Lower over the period
Colombia Coal Production moved from 86.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 54.50 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−37%), an average of −5.6% a year. The series high was 91.50 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 54.40 Million Tonnes in 2020.
What Colombia Coal Production shows
Colombia Coal Production was 54.50 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 6% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Colombia from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's coal production performance, highlighting annual output, mining activity, and developments across the coal mining industry.
A 40.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2020) is 37.10 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −36.7% in 2020.
Ranks 13 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 13 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Colombia 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 | 54.50 | −6% |
| 2022 | 58.00 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 59.10 | +8.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 54.40 | −36.7% |
| 2019 | 85.90 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 86.90 | −5% |
| 2017Peak | 91.50 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 91.20 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 86.50 | — |
Regional context
How Colombia compares across countries
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Colombia is highlighted.
1China4,710
2India1,011
3Indonesia775.2
4U.S.526.5
5Australia455.8
6Russia432.5
7South Africa228.5
13Colombia54.50
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 quantity of coal produced each year and serves as an important indicator of mining sector performance, export potential, industrial production, and the contribution of coal to Colombia's economy and energy resources.
Colombia produced 86.5 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing to 91.2 million tonnes in 2016 and 91.5 million tonnes in 2017, representing the highest production level during the review period. Output declined to 86.9 million tonnes in 2018 and 85.9 million tonnes in 2019 before falling sharply to 54.4 million tonnes in 2020. Coal production recovered to 59.1 million tonnes in 2021, followed by 58.0 million tonnes in 2022, before easing slightly to 54.5 million tonnes in 2023.
Overall, the dataset indicates that Colombia maintained strong coal production until 2019 before experiencing a significant decline in 2020, followed by only a partial recovery in subsequent years. Production trends reflected changes in global coal demand, mining operations, export market conditions, labor disruptions, and environmental and regulatory developments affecting the country's coal sector. Despite lower production in recent years, Colombia remains an important coal-producing and exporting nation.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Colombia's coal production outlook, assessing mining industry performance, and understanding long-term production trends. It supports market research, export analysis, investment planning, and energy policy development while providing valuable insights for researchers, mining companies, policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders monitoring coal output, export competitiveness, mining activity, production efficiency, and the evolving role of Colombia within the global coal industry.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Colombia
- 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 Colombia 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 Colombia Coal Production in 2023?
Colombia Coal Production was 54.50 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 6% on 2022.
How has Colombia Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Colombia Coal Production moved from 86.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 54.50 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−37%), an average of −5.6% a year. The series high was 91.50 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 54.40 Million Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Colombia Coal Production?
The highest value was 91.50 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 54.40 Million Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Colombia 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 Colombia 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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