Falling to a series low
Serbia Coal Production moved from 37.80 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15.6%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 39.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What Serbia Coal Production shows
Serbia Coal Production was 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 9.1% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Serbia from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive 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 19.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2023) is 7.90 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −9.1% in 2023.
Ranks 16 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Serbia ranks 16 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Serbia 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 | 31.90 | −9.1% |
| 2022 | 35.10 | −3.6% |
| 2021 | 36.40 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 39.70 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 38.90 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 37.60 | −5.5% |
| 2017Peak | 39.80 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 38.50 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 37.80 | — |
Regional context
How Serbia compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Serbia 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 Serbia’s mining sector, reflecting changes in production levels, electricity generation requirements, and the contribution of coal to the country’s energy supply.
Serbia produced 37.8 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing slightly to 38.5 million tonnes in 2016 and 39.8 million tonnes in 2017. Production declined to 37.6 million tonnes in 2018 before recovering to 38.9 million tonnes in 2019 and 39.7 million tonnes in 2020. Output then decreased to 36.4 million tonnes in 2021, 35.1 million tonnes in 2022, and 31.9 million tonnes in 2023, marking the lowest production level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates relatively stable coal production through 2020, followed by a gradual decline during the final three years. The reduction reflects changing market conditions, operational challenges, environmental considerations, and increasing attention toward cleaner energy sources. Despite this decline, coal continues to play a significant role in Serbia’s electricity generation and domestic energy security.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Serbia’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining industry performance, and assessing long-term energy market developments. It supports market research, investment planning, policy formulation, and strategic analysis while providing valuable insights for researchers, mining companies, government agencies, and industry stakeholders monitoring production trends, mining activity, and the evolving role of coal within Serbia’s energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Serbia
- 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 Serbia 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 Serbia Coal Production in 2023?
Serbia Coal Production was 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 9.1% on 2022.
How has Serbia Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Serbia Coal Production moved from 37.80 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15.6%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 39.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the low 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Serbia Coal Production?
The highest value was 39.80 Million Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 31.90 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Serbia 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 Serbia 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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