Lower over the period
Spain Coal Production moved from 3.10 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−96.8%), an average of −34.9% a year. The series high was 3.10 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
What Spain Coal Production shows
Spain Coal Production was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Spain from 2015 to 2023 provides a detailed overview of the country’s coal mining activity, production trends, and structural changes within the domestic coal industry. Measured in thousand tonnes, the dataset reflects the annual volume of coal produced from domestic mining operations.
A 96.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2019) is 3.00 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −95.8% in 2019.
Ranks 30 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 30 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Spain 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 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2020 | 0.100 | 0% |
| 2019 Trough | 0.100 | −95.8% |
| 2018 | 2.40 | −20% |
| 2017 | 3.00 | +76.5% |
| 2016 | 1.70 | −45.2% |
| 2015Peak | 3.10 | — |
Regional context
How Spain compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Spain is highlighted.
1Germany102.3
2Poland88.70
3Turkey66.40
4Serbia31.90
5Czech Republic30.00
6Bulgaria21.00
7Romania14.80
10Spain0.100
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 performance of Spain’s coal sector, highlighting shifts in mining output, energy transition policies, and the changing contribution of coal to the national energy mix.
Spain produced 3,100 thousand tonnes of coal in 2015, with output declining to 1,700 thousand tonnes in 2016 before temporarily recovering to 3,000 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 2,400 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production then dropped sharply to only 100 thousand tonnes in 2019, remaining at the same level through 2023. This sustained low production reflects the closure of most domestic coal mines, reduced economic competitiveness of local coal resources, and the implementation of policies supporting cleaner sources of energy.
Overall, the dataset highlights a substantial contraction in Spain’s coal production over the review period. The decline was primarily driven by environmental regulations, mine closures, increasing renewable energy deployment, and the gradual phase-out of coal-fired electricity generation. The stabilization at minimal production levels after 2019 indicates that domestic coal mining now plays only a limited role in Spain’s energy supply while imported fuels and renewable resources have become increasingly significant.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Spain’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining industry performance, and assessing the country’s transition toward lower-carbon energy systems. It supports market research, investment analysis, energy planning, and policy development while providing useful insights for researchers, policymakers, industry participants, and stakeholders monitoring long-term production trends and structural developments across Spain’s coal sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Spain
- 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 Spain 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 Spain Coal Production in 2023?
Spain Coal Production was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
How has Spain Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Spain Coal Production moved from 3.10 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−96.8%), an average of −34.9% a year. The series high was 3.10 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Spain Coal Production?
The highest value was 3.10 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 0.100 Million Tonnes in 2019.
What does the Spain 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 Spain 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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