In 2023, Germany led European lignite electricity production with 390.85 thousand terajoules, though it saw a 5.5% decline. Poland and the Czech Republic also ranked highly but experienced decreases of 1.27% and 1.21%, respectively. Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania followed, with Bulgaria showing slight growth at 0.48% contrary to Romania's 2.63% fall. Greece and Hungary saw significant declines, with Greece at 13.49% and Hungary at 12.82%. Conversely, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Croatia recorded growth, notably Kosovo at 3.88%.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include the impact of EU decarbonization policies potentially further reducing lignite dependence. Technological advancements in renewable energy may accelerate this shift, compelling lignite-dependent regions to diversify energy sources. Additionally, geopolitical influences on energy production and consumption could shape the landscape of lignite utilization. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for projecting the trajectory of lignite electricity production across Europe.
Top countries in Lignite Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 390,850 | 2023 | +2.08% | -5.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 166,610 | 2023 | +0.078% | -1.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 127,760 | 2023 | +3.69% | -1.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 87,510 | 2023 | -1.35% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 65,100 | 2023 | +5.33% | +0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 48,520 | 2023 | +7.24% | -2.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 40,730 | 2023 | +0.27% | -1.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 29,970 | 2023 | -15.19% | -13.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 24,390 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 13,780 | 2023 | -0.63% | -1.9% | View data |
