Falling to a series low
Poland Coal Production moved from 135.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−34.7%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 135.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What Poland Coal Production shows
Poland Coal Production was 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 17.7% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Poland from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s coal mining industry, highlighting annual production volumes, mining activity, and long-term output trends. Measured in million tonnes, the dataset represents the total quantity of coal produced from domestic mines each year.
A 34.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 47.10 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −17.7% in 2023.
Ranks 10 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Poland ranks 10 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Poland 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 | 88.70 | −17.7% |
| 2022 | 107.8 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 107.6 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 100.7 | −10.4% |
| 2019 | 112.4 | −8.2% |
| 2018 | 122.4 | −3.7% |
| 2017 | 127.1 | −3% |
| 2016 | 131 | −3.5% |
| 2015Peak | 135.8 | — |
Regional context
How Poland compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Poland 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 strength of Poland’s mining sector, reflecting changes in production capacity, energy demand, mining operations, and the evolving role of coal within the country’s energy system.
Poland produced 135.8 million tonnes of coal in 2015, with output gradually declining to 131.0 million tonnes in 2016, 127.1 million tonnes in 2017, and 122.4 million tonnes in 2018. Production continued to decrease to 112.4 million tonnes in 2019 and 100.7 million tonnes in 2020, before recovering modestly to 107.6 million tonnes in 2021 and 107.8 million tonnes in 2022. Output then declined again to 88.7 million tonnes in 2023, marking the lowest production level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates a clear long-term decline in Poland’s coal production despite temporary improvements in 2021 and 2022. The downward trend reflects the gradual depletion of mature mining assets, increasing production costs, environmental regulations, and the country’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix. Although coal continues to play a significant role in Poland’s electricity generation, production has steadily weakened over the assessment period.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Poland’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining sector performance, and assessing long-term energy market developments. It supports market research, investment planning, policy formulation, and industry analysis while providing valuable insights for researchers, government agencies, mining companies, and stakeholders monitoring coal production trends, operational changes, and the evolving role of coal within Poland’s energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Poland
- 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 Poland 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 Poland Coal Production in 2023?
Poland Coal Production was 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 17.7% on 2022.
How has Poland Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Poland Coal Production moved from 135.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−34.7%), an average of −5.2% a year. The series high was 135.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Poland Coal Production?
The highest value was 135.8 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 88.70 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Poland 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 Poland 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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