In 2023, Poland led Europe's lignite consumption in agriculture and forestry with 146.63 GWh, although it saw a decrease of 4.03% year-on-year. The Czech Republic, with 56.63 GWh, recorded a modest 1.92% decline. Bulgaria followed with a 0.73% decrease in its 28.15 GWh usage. Greece showed a positive variation of 0.95%, consuming 7.27 GWh. Macedonia and Slovakia had mixed results, with the former dropping 1.36% to 6.68 GWh, while Slovakia increased consumption by 7.99% to reach 6.66 GWh. Bosnia's use plummeted by 24.29%, leaving it at 0.51 GWh. Serbia and Romania recorded minimal usage.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards more sustainable energy sources as countries aim for greener practices. This could result in further decreases in lignite consumption, with Slovakia's significant increase worth monitoring for its sustainability implications.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 146.63 | 2023 | +14.37% | -4.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 56.63 | 2023 | +0.078% | -1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 28.15 | 2023 | +5.4% | -0.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 7.27 | 2023 | +0.069% | +0.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 6.68 | 2023 | +16.08% | -1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.66 | 2023 | -1.31% | +7.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.53 | 2021 | -1.09% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.51 | 2023 | -32.89% | -24.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.31 | 2021 | -60.6% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.15 | 2021 | +51.55% | View data |
