Production of lignite coal

7,252 (thousand short tons) in 2022

In 2022, production of lignite coal for Bosnia and Herzegovina was 7,252 thousand short tons. Though Bosnia and Herzegovina production of lignite coal fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2003 - 2022 period ending at 7,252 thousand short tons in 2022.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

Lignite is the lowest rank of coal, often referred to as brown coal, used almost exclusively as fuel for steam-electric power generation. It is brownish-black and has a high inherent moisture content, sometimes as high as 45 percent The heat content of lignite ranges from 9 to 17 million Btu per ton on a moist, mineral-matter-free basis. Production data include quantities extracted from surface and underground mines, and normally exclude wastes removed at mines or associated reparation plants.

Date Value Change, %
2022 7,252 188.65%
2021 2,512 21.47%
2020 2,068 -14.59%
2019 2,422 -4.79%
2018 2,544 -9.43%
2017 2,808 3.25%
2016 2,720 16.82%
2015 2,328 -4.86%
2014 2,447 -6.61%
2013 2,620 -10.52%
2012 2,929 -1.85%
2011 2,984