Higher over the period
Russia Coal Production moved from 372.5 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 432.5 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+16.1%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 441.3 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 372.5 Million Tonnes in 2015.
What Russia Coal Production shows
Russia Coal Production was 432.5 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 1.5% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset for Russia presents annual coal production between 2015 and 2023, providing insights into mining output, production trends, and developments across the country's coal industry. Measured in million tonnes, the dataset highlights changes in production volumes driven by domestic energy demand, export opportunities, mining investments, and global coal market conditions.
A 15.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2015) is 68.80 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −9.3% in 2020.
Ranks 6 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Russia ranks 6 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 4.8% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Russia 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 | 432.5 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 439 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 434.1 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 399.8 | −9.3% |
| 2019 | 440.7 | −0.1% |
| 2018Peak | 441.3 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 411 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 386.6 | +3.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 372.5 | — |
Regional context
How Russia compares in Commonwealth of Independent States
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Russia is highlighted.
1Russia432.5
2Kazakhstan116.4
3Uzbekistan6.20
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 for evaluating Russia's resource utilization, industrial activity, and contribution to international coal supply.
Russia produced 372.5 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing to 386.6 million tonnes in 2016 and 411.0 million tonnes in 2017. Production continued to expand, reaching 441.3 million tonnes in 2018, before remaining relatively stable at 440.7 million tonnes in 2019. Output declined to 399.8 million tonnes in 2020 due to pandemic-related disruptions and weaker global demand but recovered strongly to 434.1 million tonnes in 2021. Coal production increased further to 439.0 million tonnes in 2022 before easing slightly to 432.5 million tonnes in 2023. Despite this modest decline, production remained substantially higher than 2015 levels, reflecting the resilience of Russia's coal mining sector.
Overall, the dataset indicates a long-term upward production trend supported by abundant coal reserves, continued investment in mining operations, and sustained export demand from Asian markets. Temporary fluctuations were primarily influenced by global economic conditions, logistics, and international trade dynamics. Coal continues to play an important role in Russia's energy mix and export portfolio despite the ongoing global transition toward lower-carbon energy sources.
The dataset is valuable for assessing Russia's coal production outlook, evaluating mining sector performance, and analyzing long-term supply trends. It supports market research, investment planning, infrastructure development, and policy analysis while providing useful insights for researchers, industry participants, analysts, and policymakers monitoring coal production, resource management, and the evolving role of coal in Russia's energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Commonwealth of Independent States
- 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 Russia 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 Russia Coal Production in 2023?
Russia Coal Production was 432.5 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 1.5% on 2022.
How has Russia Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Russia Coal Production moved from 372.5 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 432.5 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+16.1%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 441.3 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the low 372.5 Million Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Russia Coal Production?
The highest value was 441.3 Million Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 372.5 Million Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Russia 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 Russia 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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