In 2023, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Bosnia and Herzegovina led European lignite direct material inputs per capita, with Serbia showing a modest rise of 0.38%. Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina had year-on-year increases of 1.66% and 1.77%, respectively. Notably, Greece and Germany experienced significant declines of 10.65% and 13.54%, respectively. The Netherlands and Ireland saw substantial rises of 18.47% and 10.76%, indicating growth from a low base. Among major declines, Slovenia and Hungary dropped by 6.23% and 3.85%, suggesting potential shifts in energy strategies. From a five-year perspective, expect lignite usage to decrease due to environmental policies and increased renewable energy adoption.
Future trends to watch in European lignite direct material inputs include:
- Continued decline in countries like Germany and Greece due to the shift to renewable energy sources.
- Possible increases in countries with lower current usage levels like the Netherlands, indicating a shift from zero or marginal utilization.
- Influence of EU environmental regulations could accelerate lignite phase-out.
- Potential regional disparities where economic or policy factors delay the transition away from lignite.
Top countries in Lignite Direct Material Inputs by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 5.55 | 2023 | +0.09% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 4.68 | 2023 | +5.05% | +1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.14 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 3.58 | 2023 | +4.13% | -0.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 2.06 | 2023 | -4.06% | -3.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.94 | 2023 | -7.5% | -10.65% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1.38 | 2023 | -0.51% | -2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1.26 | 2023 | -3.3% | -6.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.14 | 2023 | +6.12% | -1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.97 | 2023 | -18.98% | -13.54% | View data |
