The forecast for lignite domestic extraction in Germany shows a consistent decline from 2024 through 2028, with values decreasing from 0.75 Metric Tons Per Capita in 2024 to 0.24 in 2028. Compared to an unspecified level in 2023, these figures illustrate a significant downtrend. The year-on-year reduction from 2024 to 2025 is 22.7%, 24.1% from 2025 to 2026, 25% from 2026 to 2027, and 27.3% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 shows an average annual decline, emphasizing the ongoing contraction in this sector.

Future trends to monitor include:

The impact of Germany's energy transition policies on the lignite sector.
Technological advancements aimed at improving efficiency in lignite extraction.
Potential shifts towards renewable energy sources that may accelerate lignite's decline.