The Czech Republic leads European countries in gross heat production from lignite, followed by Germany and Romania. In 2023, the Czech Republic saw a 2.79% decrease, while Germany's production fell by 2.78%. Romania experienced the most significant drop at 8.23%, contrasting with Serbia's growth of 1.43%. Slovakia and Slovenia both faced over 3% declines, and Hungary had a steep decrease of 21.69%.
Future trends in European gross heat production from lignite may focus on sustainability and transitioning energy sources. Monitoring policy changes, technological advancements in cleaner energy production, and shifts in consumer demand will be critical for assessing lignite's role in the energy mix.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Lignite Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 44.69 | 2023 | -2.04% | -2.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 23.42 | 2023 | -0.12% | -2.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 8.53 | 2023 | -10.78% | -8.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 6.12 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4.81 | 2023 | -2.18% | +0.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.61 | 2023 | +0.97% | -3.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.68 | 2023 | -2.27% | -2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.31 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.053% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.6 | 2023 | -11.92% | -3.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.98 | 2023 | -5.8% | -4.72% | View data |
