- Coal Production refers to the total amount of coal extracted from surface and underground mines within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in million tonnes and represents the output of raw coal before processing or consumption.
Asia-Pacific Coal Production was 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 6% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset for Asia-Pacific provides annual coal production statistics from 2015 to 2023, offering a comprehensive overview of regional mining output, production trends, and developments across the coal sector. Measured in thousand tonnes, the dataset represents the combined coal production of major producing countries across the region.
Asia-Pacific Coal Production moved from 5,524 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+30%), an average of +3.3% a year. The series high was 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 5,224 Million Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 1,958 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +9.7% in 2022.
Within Asia-Pacific, China has the highest value in 2023 at 4,710 Million Tonnes, 65.6% of the regional total.
Country ranking
Million Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Million Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 4,710 | +3.3% | |
| 2 | India | 1,011 | +11% | |
| 3 | Indonesia | 775.2 | +12.8% | |
| 4 | Australia | 455.8 | +3.6% | |
| 5 | Mongolia | 83.20 | +111.7% | |
| 6 | Vietnam | 48.20 | −3.4% | |
| 7 | Thailand | 12.80 | −5.9% | |
| 8 | New Zealand | 2.60 | 0% | |
| 9 | Japan | 0.600 | −14.3% | |
| 10 | South Korea | 0.600 | −25% |
By region
Million Tonnes, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 7,182 | +6% |
| 2022 | 6,778 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 6,179 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 5,872 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 5,917 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 5,699 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 5,360 | +2.6% |
| 2016 Trough | 5,224 | −5.4% |
| 2015 | 5,524 | — |
Data definition
Coal Production — - Coal Production refers to the total amount of coal extracted from surface and underground mines within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in million tonnes and represents the output of raw coal before processing or consumption. The indicator includes the extraction of various coal types used for energy generation and industrial applications, reflecting a country's coal resource utilization, mining activity, and contribution to domestic and global coal supply. Coal Production is widely used to assess the performance of the mining sector, energy security, industrial development, and the availability of coal as a primary energy source.
The data includes the production of all major types of coal, including anthracite, bituminous coal, sub-bituminous coal, lignite (brown coal), and other commercially recoverable coal grades, where reported under national energy statistics. It covers coal extracted from both surface (open-pit) and underground mining operations for use in electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing, industrial processes, and other commercial applications. Production from both public and private mining operations is included, regardless of whether the coal is consumed domestically or exported. Data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national mining statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of coal production across countries and over time.
The data excludes coal consumption, coal imports and exports, coal reserves, coal stock changes, and coal used after processing into secondary energy products. It also excludes coal-derived products such as coke, coke oven gas, coal tar, coal bed methane, synthetic fuels produced through coal-to-liquids (CTL) technologies, and other processed coal products unless specifically included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure mining productivity, coal quality, calorific value, environmental impacts, or greenhouse gas emissions associated with coal production or use. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, coal classifications, moisture adjustments, and statistical estimation methodologies across countries.
Coal Production — - Coal Production refers to the total amount of coal extracted from surface and underground mines within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in million tonnes and represents the output of raw coal before processing or consumption. The indicator includes the extraction of various coal types used for energy generation and industrial applications, reflecting a country's coal resource utilization, mining activity, and contribution to domestic and global coal supply. Coal Production is widely used to assess the performance of the mining sector, energy security, industrial development, and the availability of coal as a primary energy source.
It serves as an important indicator of mining activity, resource utilization, energy supply, and the contribution of coal to electricity generation and industrial development.
Asia-Pacific produced 5,524,300 thousand tonnes of coal in 2015, declining to 5,223,800 thousand tonnes in 2016 before recovering to 5,359,500 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 5,698,500 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production increased further to 5,916,500 thousand tonnes in 2019, eased slightly to 5,871,500 thousand tonnes in 2020, and recovered to 6,179,200 thousand tonnes in 2021. Regional output reached 6,777,900 thousand tonnes in 2022 and increased further to 7,181,600 thousand tonnes in 2023. China remained the region's largest producer, increasing production from 3,746,500 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 4,710,000 thousand tonnes in 2023. India also recorded substantial growth, while Australia and Indonesia remained major coal-producing countries. Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, and other regional producers continued contributing to overall coal output.
Overall, the dataset highlights a sustained increase in coal production across Asia-Pacific, supported by rising electricity demand, industrial expansion, and investments in mining capacity. Despite the growing adoption of renewable energy in several economies, coal remained a key fuel for power generation and industrial activities throughout the region.
The dataset supports market research, investment evaluation, infrastructure planning, and policy development while providing valuable insights for researchers, industry stakeholders, analysts, and policymakers assessing coal production trends, mining activity, regional supply patterns, resource management, and the evolving role of coal across the Asia-Pacific energy sector.
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Definition- Coal Production refers to the total amount of coal extracted from surface and underground mines within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in million tonnes and represents the output of raw coal before processing or consumption. The indicator includes the extraction of various coal types used for energy generation and industrial applications, reflecting a country's coal resource utilization, mining activity, and contribution to domestic and global coal supply. Coal Production is widely used to assess the performance of the mining sector, energy security, industrial development, and the availability of coal as a primary energy source.
Asia-Pacific Coal Production was 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 6% on 2022.
Asia-Pacific Coal Production moved from 5,524 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+30%), an average of +3.3% a year. The series high was 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the low 5,224 Million Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 7,182 Million Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 5,224 Million Tonnes in 2016.
Included: The data includes the production of all major types of coal, including anthracite, bituminous coal, sub-bituminous coal, lignite (brown coal), and other commercially recoverable coal grades, where reported under national energy statistics. It covers coal extracted from both surface (open-pit) and underground mining operations for use in electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing, industrial processes, and other commercial applications. Production from both public and private mining operations is included, regardless of whether the coal is consumed domestically or exported. Data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national mining statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of coal production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes coal consumption, coal imports and exports, coal reserves, coal stock changes, and coal used after processing into secondary energy products. It also excludes coal-derived products such as coke, coke oven gas, coal tar, coal bed methane, synthetic fuels produced through coal-to-liquids (CTL) technologies, and other processed coal products unless specifically included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure mining productivity, coal quality, calorific value, environmental impacts, or greenhouse gas emissions associated with coal production or use. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, coal classifications, moisture adjustments, and statistical estimation methodologies across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.
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