Falling to a series low
Greece Coal Production moved from 46.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−76.4%), an average of −16.5% a year. The series high was 46.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What Greece Coal Production shows
Greece Coal Production was 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 23.8% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Greece from 2015 to 2023 provides a detailed overview of the country’s domestic coal mining activity, highlighting annual production volumes, output trends, and developments across the coal sector. Measured in million tonnes, the dataset represents the total quantity of coal produced each year from domestic mining operations.
A 76.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 35.30 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −48.5% in 2020.
Ranks 21 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Greece ranks 21 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
Greece 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 Trough | 10.90 | −23.8% |
| 2022 | 14.30 | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 12.40 | −12.1% |
| 2020 | 14.10 | −48.5% |
| 2019 | 27.40 | −24.9% |
| 2018 | 36.50 | −3.2% |
| 2017 | 37.70 | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 32.60 | −29.4% |
| 2015Peak | 46.20 | — |
Regional context
How Greece compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Greece is highlighted.
1Germany102.3
2Poland88.70
3Turkey66.40
4Serbia31.90
5Czech Republic30.00
6Bulgaria21.00
7Romania14.80
8Greece10.90
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.
It serves as an important indicator of the country’s mining industry, reflecting changes in lignite production, energy policies, electricity generation requirements, and the transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Greece produced 46.2 million tonnes of coal in 2015, with production declining sharply to 32.6 million tonnes in 2016 before increasing to 37.7 million tonnes in 2017. Output eased slightly to 36.5 million tonnes in 2018, followed by a significant decline to 27.4 million tonnes in 2019. Production continued to decrease to 14.1 million tonnes in 2020 and 12.4 million tonnes in 2021, before recording a modest increase to 14.3 million tonnes in 2022. Coal production then declined again to 10.9 million tonnes in 2023, the lowest level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset highlights a sustained decline in Greece’s coal production throughout the assessment period. The reduction was largely driven by the country’s decarbonization strategy, retirement of lignite-fired power plants, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing investments in renewable energy. Although a temporary recovery occurred in 2022, the long-term trend reflects the diminishing role of domestic coal production within Greece’s evolving energy landscape.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Greece’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining sector performance, and assessing long-term energy transition trends. It supports market research, policy development, investment analysis, and strategic planning while providing valuable insights for researchers, government agencies, mining companies, and industry stakeholders monitoring production trends and structural changes across Greece’s coal sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Europe
- 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 Greece 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 Greece Coal Production in 2023?
Greece Coal Production was 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 23.8% on 2022.
How has Greece Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Greece Coal Production moved from 46.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−76.4%), an average of −16.5% a year. The series high was 46.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Greece Coal Production?
The highest value was 46.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 10.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Greece 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 Greece 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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