The 2023 data on European gross electricity production from lignite highlights Germany as the leading producer by a significant margin, followed by the Czech Republic and Poland. All have experienced declines, with Poland showing the most considerable drop at -8.18%. Contrarily, smaller producers such as Kosovo and Montenegro have seen increases, at 3.88% and 3.44%, respectively. Notably, Greece faced a sharp decrease of -19.32%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rates reflect a moderate decline across much of Europe.
Looking ahead, the European shift towards renewable energy and stricter environmental regulations suggest potential declines in lignite production, especially in traditionally large producers like Germany and Poland. Efforts to phase out coal could accelerate this trend. Monitoring policy changes and investments in cleaner technologies will be crucial for future forecasts.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 383,420 | 2023 | +2.08% | -5.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 127,880 | 2023 | +3.69% | -1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 115,880 | 2023 | -5.77% | -8.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 91,650 | 2023 | -0.41% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 65,480 | 2023 | +5.32% | +0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 48,810 | 2023 | +7.23% | -2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 41,240 | 2023 | +0.06% | -1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 24,380 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 21,150 | 2023 | -22.36% | -19.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 15,410 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.31% | View data |
