In January 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a rise in gross electricity production, reaching 1,487 GWh, compared to 1,402 GWh during the same month in the previous year. This increase reflects a moderate year-on-year growth in energy output, as reported by the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The generation mix indicates a continued reliance on traditional energy sources, with hydropower plants contributing 49.2% of total production. Thermal power plants followed closely at 45.6%, while renewable sources such as solar and wind accounted for a combined 5.2%. This distribution underscores the ongoing dominance of conventional generation methods in the country’s energy landscape.
Net hydropower production was particularly noteworthy, amounting to 726 GWh—a significant 49.7% increase from January 2024. This surge highlights favorable hydro conditions during the reporting period. Conversely, thermal power output fell to 601 GWh, representing a 19.2% decrease year-on-year, indicating a shift towards reduced dependence on fossil fuels.
Electricity generated from renewable sources experienced a slight decline, totaling 78 GWh, which marks a 3.7% decrease compared to the previous year. This suggests some fluctuations in non-hydro renewable generation despite the overall strength of hydropower.
On the trade front, electricity imports decreased by 11.6%, totaling 381 GWh down from 431 GWh in January 2025. Exports also saw a reduction of 3.1%, falling to 563 GWh from 581 GWh in the same month last year. These figures indicate a modest contraction in cross-border electricity transactions.
<pIn the coal sector, lignite production reached 501,000 tons in January 2026, reflecting a slight 0.4% decrease year-on-year. In contrast, brown coal production experienced a more pronounced drop of 40.8%, totaling 266,000 tons, highlighting significant challenges within this segment.
The natural gas market showed an uptick in imports, which rose to 36.08 million cubic meters in January 2026—an increase of 5.9% from 34.08 million cubic meters during the same month last year. This rise indicates a growing demand for natural gas within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
