In 2023, Germany led the European lignite production with 122.84 million metric tons, despite a 5.87% decline from the previous year. Poland and Serbia followed with notable outputs of 51.1 and 38.37 million metric tons, respectively, with Poland experiencing a 2.69% decrease and Serbia a slight increase of 0.61%. The Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Romania showed marginal declines or minimal growth. Greece’s production faced a significant drop of 10.9%. The smallest producers, such as Macedonia and Montenegro, showed mixed trends.
Future trends to watch include Germany’s potential shift towards cleaner energy sources, impacting lignite production, and consequently affecting European lignite production's overall dynamics. Additionally, technological advancements and energy policy changes within the EU could further influence production rates.
Top countries in Surface Production of Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 122,840 | 2023 | -1.56% | -5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 51,100 | 2023 | -1.18% | -2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 38,370 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 35,750 | 2023 | +2.28% | -1.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 30,480 | 2023 | +4.59% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 21,250 | 2023 | +6.67% | -1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 20,490 | 2023 | -7.56% | -10.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12,000 | 2023 | +1.47% | -0.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 6,660 | 2023 | -0.7% | -3.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 4,080 | 2023 | -3.7% | -3.88% | View data |
