In 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina led European lignite consumption in the commercial and public services sector with 40.51 terajoules, despite a -16.3% year-on-year decline. Other significant changes included Montenegro's -9.09% decrease and Poland's 2.14% increase. Serbia and Kosovo also witnessed modest reductions at -3.92% and -2.6%, respectively. Countries like Macedonia and Slovakia experienced decreases of -4.47% and -6.34%. Minor usage was noted in France, Romania, and Bulgaria, indicating a low reliance on lignite in their commercial and public services sectors.
Future trends to watch include progressive shifts towards sustainable energy and the expected reduction of lignite use due to environmental policies and technological advancements across Europe. Transition initiatives and regulatory frameworks will likely influence lignite consumption, fostering cleaner alternatives in the commercial and public services sectors.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 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 | +6.02% | -3.92% | 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 | +2.45% | -3.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Montenegro | 1.85 | 2023 | +3.04% | -9.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.66 | 2021 | -1.1% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.62 | 2023 | +16.19% | +2.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.44 | 2023 | -6.64% | -4.47% | View data |
