- 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.
Czech Republic Coal Production was 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 14.5% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset for the Czech Republic from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's coal production volumes, mining activity, and developments across the coal industry. Measured in million tonnes, the dataset captures annual coal output and serves as a key indicator of mining performance, domestic energy resources, industrial production, and electricity fuel supply.
Czech Republic Coal Production moved from 46.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−35.5%), an average of −5.3% a year. The series high was 46.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 16.50 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −22.9% in 2020.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Czech Republic ranks 17 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2023.
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 Trough | 30.00 | −14.5% |
| 2022 | 35.10 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 31.50 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 31.60 | −22.9% |
| 2019 | 41.00 | −6.4% |
| 2018 | 43.80 | −2.4% |
| 2017 | 44.90 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 45.50 | −2.2% |
| 2015Peak | 46.50 | — |
Regional context
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Czech Republic is highlighted.
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 enables assessments of production trends and the evolving role of coal within the national energy sector.
The Czech Republic produced 46.5 million tonnes of coal in 2015, with output declining gradually to 45.5 million tonnes in 2016, 44.9 million tonnes in 2017, and 43.8 million tonnes in 2018. Production continued to decrease to 41.0 million tonnes in 2019 before falling sharply to 31.6 million tonnes in 2020. Coal output remained relatively stable at 31.5 million tonnes in 2021, recovered to 35.1 million tonnes in 2022, and declined again to 30.0 million tonnes in 2023, representing the lowest production level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates a sustained decline in coal production over the period despite a temporary rebound in 2022. The trend reflects declining domestic demand, energy transition initiatives, environmental regulations, mine restructuring, and increasing adoption of lower-carbon energy sources across the Czech Republic.
The dataset provides valuable insights into the Czech Republic's coal mining industry by supporting analysis of production performance, mining activity, and energy supply trends. It is useful for market research, investment evaluation, infrastructure planning, policy development, and strategic decision-making while helping stakeholders monitor the long-term transformation of the country's coal 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.
Czech Republic Coal Production was 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 14.5% on 2022.
Czech Republic Coal Production moved from 46.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−35.5%), an average of −5.3% a year. The series high was 46.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 46.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 30.00 Million Tonnes in 2023.
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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