Falling to a series low
Romania Coal Production moved from 25.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−42%), an average of −6.6% a year. The series high was 25.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What Romania Coal Production shows
Romania Coal Production was 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 18.7% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Romania from 2015 to 2023 provides a detailed overview of the country’s coal mining industry, 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 from domestic mines each year.
A 42.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2023) is 11.00 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −30.9% in 2020.
Ranks 19 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Romania ranks 19 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Romania 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 | 14.80 | −18.7% |
| 2022 | 18.20 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 17.70 | +18% |
| 2020 | 15.00 | −30.9% |
| 2019 | 21.70 | −8.4% |
| 2018 | 23.70 | −8.1% |
| 2017Peak | 25.80 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 23.00 | −9.8% |
| 2015 | 25.50 | — |
Regional context
How Romania compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Romania 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 mining sector performance, reflecting changes in production capacity, energy demand, mining operations, and the role of coal within Romania’s energy system.
Romania produced 25.5 million tonnes of coal in 2015, declining to 23.0 million tonnes in 2016 before recovering to 25.8 million tonnes in 2017. Production decreased to 23.7 million tonnes in 2018 and 21.7 million tonnes in 2019, followed by a sharper decline to 15.0 million tonnes in 2020. Output recovered modestly to 17.7 million tonnes in 2021 and 18.2 million tonnes in 2022, before easing to 14.8 million tonnes in 2023, the lowest level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset highlights a long-term decline in Romania’s coal production despite temporary recoveries during 2017 and 2021–2022. The downward trend reflects aging mining assets, increasing environmental regulations, changing electricity generation patterns, and the country’s gradual transition toward cleaner energy sources. Coal remains part of Romania’s energy mix, although its importance has steadily diminished over time.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Romania’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining industry performance, and assessing long-term energy transition trends. It supports market research, investment evaluation, policy development, and strategic planning while providing useful insights for researchers, mining companies, government agencies, and industry stakeholders monitoring production trends and structural developments across Romania’s coal sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Romania
- 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 Romania 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 Romania Coal Production in 2023?
Romania Coal Production was 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 18.7% on 2022.
How has Romania Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Romania Coal Production moved from 25.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−42%), an average of −6.6% a year. The series high was 25.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Romania Coal Production?
The highest value was 25.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 14.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Romania 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 Romania 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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