In 2024, the Czech Republic dominates Europe's lignite consumption with 32.05 thousand terajoules, despite a slight decline of 0.18% from 2023. Bosnia and Herzegovina saw substantial growth of 4.56% in the same period, while Serbia's consumption dropped by 5.81%. Kosovo experienced a notable year-on-year increase of 26.99%, whereas Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia marked sharp declines of 31.14%, 21.39%, and 10.57%, respectively. Germany and Bulgaria recorded negative values, indicating a decrease in consumption.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing focus on transitioning to more sustainable energy sources which may reduce lignite consumption.
- Potential economic or regulatory changes in countries with significant growth or decline, like Kosovo and Hungary, could impact their lignite consumption patterns.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency may alter the overall demand for lignite in the region.
Top countries in Lignite Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 32,050 | 2023 | +2.26% | -0.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9,580 | 2023 | +9.08% | +4.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 7,100 | 2023 | -12.74% | -5.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 5,900 | 2023 | +0.62% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Kosovo | 1,700 | 2023 | +0.014% | +26.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 678.69 | 2023 | +31.96% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 610.59 | 2023 | -47.23% | -31.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 526 | 2023 | -19.17% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 492.55 | 2023 | +6.34% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 296.5 | 2023 | -46.13% | -21.39% | View data |
