Analyzing the 2023 European lignite consumption in commercial and public services, Bosnia and Herzegovina led with the highest share, followed by Serbia and the Czech Republic. Notable decreases were seen in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, contrasting with growth in Poland and Macedonia. Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed a significant reduction, while Poland's increase can be vital for understanding transitional energy economies. Over the last two years, most countries experienced a decline, reflecting possible shifts towards sustainable energy sources or efficiency improvements.
Future trends to watch include further reductions in lignite consumption as more European countries might pivot towards greener energy sources. Policies encouraging renewable energy usage and technological advancements in energy efficiency could further drive this trend, especially following the European Green Deal that aims for climate neutrality by 2050.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 40.51 | 2023 | -30.62% | -16.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 22.34 | 2023 | +0.0046% | -6.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 14.71 | 2021 | -5.42% | -9.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kosovo | 8.49 | 2023 | -3.02% | -2.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 7.56 | 2023 | -21.04% | -6.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.39 | 2023 | +2.46% | -3.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Montenegro | 1.85 | 2023 | +3.12% | -9.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.66 | 2021 | -1.09% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.62 | 2023 | +17.08% | +2.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.44 | 2023 | -6.26% | +6.73% | View data |
