In 2023, Germany led European electricity production from lignite, producing significantly more than other countries. The Czech Republic and Poland followed, although both saw negative growth, with Poland experiencing a sharper decline. Only Serbia, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro displayed positive year-on-year growth, with Greece and Hungary showing notable reductions. Over the past five years, lignite production trends have largely been declining, affected by regulatory pressures and sustainability goals across Europe.
Future trends to watch include ongoing declines due to stricter environmental policies, increased investment in renewable energy sources, and technological advancements aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power generation in the region.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 106,510 | 2023 | +2.08% | -5.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 35,520 | 2023 | +3.69% | -1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 32,190 | 2023 | -5.77% | -8.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 25,460 | 2023 | -0.41% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 18,190 | 2023 | +5.32% | +0.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 13,560 | 2023 | +7.23% | -2.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,460 | 2023 | +0.061% | -1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kosovo | 6,590 | 2023 | +1.87% | +3.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 5,880 | 2023 | -22.36% | -19.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 4,180 | 2023 | +0.26% | -0.14% | View data |
