- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Coal Production was 563.4 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 1.3% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of regional coal output, highlighting production trends, mining activity, and developments across the coal sector.
Commonwealth of Independent States Coal Production moved from 487.3 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 563.4 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+15.6%), an average of +1.8% a year. The series high was 571.6 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 487.3 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2015) is 84.30 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −7.8% in 2020.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia has the highest value in 2023 at 432.5 Million Tonnes, 76.8% 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 | Russia | 432.5 | −1.5% | |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 116.4 | −1.2% | |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 6.20 | +14.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 563.4 | −1.3% |
| 2022 | 570.8 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 561.9 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 523.5 | −7.8% |
| 2019 | 567.6 | −0.7% |
| 2018Peak | 571.6 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 533 | +7% |
| 2016 | 498.1 | +2.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 487.3 | — |
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.
Measured in million tonnes, the dataset captures annual coal production and serves as an important indicator of mining performance, resource utilization, industrial activity, and the role of coal within the region's energy economy.
The Commonwealth of Independent States produced 487.3 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing to 498.1 million tonnes in 2016 and 533.0 million tonnes in 2017. Regional production continued to grow to 571.6 million tonnes in 2018 before easing slightly to 567.6 million tonnes in 2019. Output declined to 523.5 million tonnes in 2020, recovered to 561.9 million tonnes in 2021, increased further to 570.8 million tonnes in 2022, and moderated slightly to 563.4 million tonnes in 2023. Russia consistently dominated regional coal production throughout the period, while Kazakhstan remained the second-largest producer. Uzbekistan and the remaining CIS countries contributed comparatively smaller but gradually increasing production volumes.
Overall, the dataset indicates that CIS coal production remained at a consistently high level despite temporary fluctuations. Growth during the first half of the period was supported by strong mining activity and export demand, while the decline in 2020 was followed by a solid recovery as production and market conditions improved.
The dataset supports analysis of coal mining activity, production performance, and resource development across the CIS. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders assessing production trends, mining investments, export potential, energy security, and the evolving contribution of coal to the region's energy and industrial sectors.
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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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Coal Production was 563.4 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 1.3% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Coal Production moved from 487.3 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 563.4 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+15.6%), an average of +1.8% a year. The series high was 571.6 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 487.3 Million Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 571.6 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 487.3 Million Tonnes in 2015.
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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