In 2023, Germany led European lignite electricity production with a 38.1% share, followed by Poland at 16.24% and the Czech Republic at 12.45%. Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania have smaller shares ranging from 4.73% to 8.53%. Year-on-year, Germany saw a decline of 5.5%, with Greece and Hungary experiencing notable decreases at 13.49% and 12.82%, respectively. Notably, Kosovo and Montenegro saw increases of 3.88% and 2.63%.
Within the European lignite electricity production landscape, key future trends to watch include Germany's continued reliance despite environmental pressures and Poland's potential shifts toward alternative energy sources. Countries like Kosovo and Croatia may increase their production shares as they optimize their energy outputs. Environmental regulations and energy policy changes will significantly impact the trajectory of lignite electricity production across these countries.
Top countries in Lignite Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.1 | 2023 | +2.08% | -5.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 16.24 | 2023 | +0.078% | -1.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 12.45 | 2023 | +3.69% | -1.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 8.53 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 6.35 | 2023 | +5.33% | +0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.73 | 2023 | +7.24% | -2.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.97 | 2023 | +0.27% | -1.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.92 | 2023 | -15.19% | -13.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 2.38 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1.34 | 2023 | -0.63% | -1.9% | View data |
