In 2023, Germany dominated European lignite electricity production, comprising 38.8% of the total share, despite a 5.01% decline from the previous year. Other notable contributors included Poland (16.03%), the Czech Republic (12.35%), and Serbia (8.45%). Greece experienced the most significant drop in production at 13.49%, while Macedonia and Kosovo saw increases of 3.08% and 2.54%, respectively. Over the past five years, the average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights a decreasing trend across key producers like Germany, Romania, and Hungary.
Future trends to watch:
- Germany's ongoing transition to renewable energy might further reduce its lignite production share.
- Regulatory pressures across Europe may encourage a shift toward cleaner energy sources, possibly leading to further declines in lignite production.
- Economic and geopolitical factors will also influence energy production strategies in countries like Poland and the Czech Republic.
Top countries in Lignite Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.8 | 2023 | +3.41% | -5.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 16.03 | 2023 | -0.19% | -1.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 12.35 | 2023 | +3.66% | -1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 8.45 | 2023 | -1.15% | -0.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 6.38 | 2023 | +5.68% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.32 | 2023 | +2.13% | -4.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4.1 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.9 | 2023 | -15.19% | -13.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 2.21 | 2023 | +0.81% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1.36 | 2023 | +0.0039% | -1.56% | View data |
