Lower over the period
Brazil Coal Production moved from 8.00 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 6.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 8.00 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 5.80 Million Tonnes in 2017.
What Brazil Coal Production shows
Brazil Coal Production was 6.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 10.5% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Brazil from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's coal production trends, highlighting annual output, mining activity, and developments across the domestic coal industry.
A 27.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 2.20 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −22.7% in 2017.
Ranks 22 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 22 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Brazil Coal Production by year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.80 | −10.5% |
| 2022 | 7.60 | −5% |
| 2021 | 8.00 | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 7.10 | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 5.80 | −9.4% |
| 2018 | 6.40 | +10.3% |
| 2017 Trough | 5.80 | −22.7% |
| 2016 | 7.50 | −6.3% |
| 2015Peak | 8.00 | — |
Regional context
How Brazil compares across countries
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Brazil is highlighted.
1China4,710
2India1,011
3Indonesia775.2
4U.S.526.5
5Australia455.8
6Russia432.5
7South Africa228.5
22Brazil6.80
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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.
Measured in million tonnes (Mt), the dataset reflects the total volume of coal produced each year and serves as an important indicator of mining activity, industrial fuel availability, domestic resource utilization, and the role of coal within Brazil's overall energy portfolio.
Brazil produced 8.0 million tonnes of coal in 2015, declining slightly to 7.5 million tonnes in 2016 and further to 5.8 million tonnes in 2017. Production recovered to 6.4 million tonnes in 2018 before easing to 5.8 million tonnes in 2019. Coal output increased to 7.1 million tonnes in 2020 and reached 8.0 million tonnes in 2021, matching the production level recorded in 2015. Output then declined marginally to 7.6 million tonnes in 2022 and further to 6.8 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting moderate fluctuations over the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates that Brazil maintained relatively stable coal production despite periodic variations. Production trends were influenced by domestic industrial demand, mining activity, electricity generation requirements, and the country's increasing focus on diversifying its energy mix through renewable energy sources. Domestic coal production continues to support selected industrial applications while complementing Brazil's broader energy supply.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Brazil's coal production outlook, assessing mining sector performance, and understanding long-term production trends. It supports market research, investment planning, resource management, and energy policy development while providing useful insights for researchers, mining companies, policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders monitoring coal output, mining operations, domestic energy supply, production efficiency, and the changing role of coal within Brazil's energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South and Central America
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Energy & Power
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- energyinst.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brazil Coal Production?
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.
What was Brazil Coal Production in 2023?
Brazil Coal Production was 6.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 10.5% on 2022.
How has Brazil Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Brazil Coal Production moved from 8.00 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 6.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 8.00 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 5.80 Million Tonnes in 2017.
Which year had the highest and lowest Brazil Coal Production?
The highest value was 8.00 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 5.80 Million Tonnes in 2017.
What does the Brazil Coal Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Brazil Coal Production data come from?
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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