In 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in European lignite consumption in commercial and public services with 432.94 GWh, although it recorded a significant decline of 16.3% in 2023. Serbia follows with a 6.23% decrease, reflecting the broader trend of declining lignite use across the region. Only Poland (2.55%) and Macedonia (6.73%) showed positive growth in the same year. The Netherlands and Slovakia experienced moderate reductions of 3.21% and 6.34%, respectively, whereas Romania depicted a sharper decrease of 7.8%. Overall, the market has seen a downward trajectory over the past several years, with shifts towards cleaner energy sources gathering momentum.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing transition to renewable energy, regulatory changes, and technological advancements that could further reduce lignite demand. The EU's stringent environmental policies are likely to accelerate the decline of lignite use, with countries increasingly adopting sustainable practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 432.94 | 2023 | -30.62% | -16.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 238.74 | 2023 | +0.0046% | -6.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 157.18 | 2021 | -5.42% | -9.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kosovo | 90.73 | 2023 | -3.02% | -2.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 80.82 | 2023 | -21.04% | -6.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 25.58 | 2023 | +2.46% | -3.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Montenegro | 19.77 | 2023 | +3.12% | -9.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 7.06 | 2021 | -1.09% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 6.68 | 2023 | +17.08% | +2.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 4.71 | 2023 | -6.26% | +6.73% | View data |
