In 2023, the Czech Republic led in lignite consumption by households in Europe, followed by Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Notable reductions were observed in Slovakia with a year-on-year decrease of -16.37%, while Kosovo saw a slight increase of 3.26%. Year-over-year, the region experienced mixed trends with declines in traditional heavy users like Poland (-5.01%) and Serbia (-12.47%), and growth in Romania (5.14%).
Looking ahead, efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources and regulatory pressures are expected to further decrease lignite consumption in households across Europe. Monitoring renewable energy adoption and policy shifts will be key in understanding future lignite consumption trends. Additionally, economic factors and energy efficiency improvements could accelerate this transition.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 62.7 | 2023 | -6.45% | -6.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 14.25 | 2023 | +3.7% | +0.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10.61 | 2023 | -2.02% | -5.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 8.45 | 2023 | -3.16% | +5.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.42 | 2023 | +15.5% | -5.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 6.68 | 2023 | -23.6% | -12.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 0.87 | 2023 | -2.29% | -8.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.59 | 2023 | -30.01% | -16.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.54 | 2023 | -3.29% | -3.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 0.54 | 2023 | +1.37% | +3.26% | View data |
