In 2023, Germany's lignite gross electricity production stood at an estimated 391.00 thousand terajoules. Forecasts for the coming years show a steady decline: a drop of 1.92% in 2024, followed by year-on-year decreases of around 1.92% up to 2028. Over the forecasted period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual decline of 2.01%, marking a continuing downtrend in lignite usage for electricity production.

Future trends to monitor include:

Germany’s energy transition policies aiming to reduce carbon emissions, potentially accelerating the reduction in lignite production.
Investment and adoption of alternative renewable energy sources.
Regulatory impacts and market forces shaping the energy mix.