Falling to a series low
Thailand Coal Production moved from 15.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15.8%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 17.00 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What Thailand Coal Production shows
Thailand Coal Production was 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 5.9% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Thailand from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's coal production trends, highlighting annual output, mining activity, and developments within the domestic coal sector.
A 24.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2023) is 4.20 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +11.8% in 2016.
Ranks 20 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 20 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Thailand 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 | 12.80 | −5.9% |
| 2022 | 13.60 | −4.2% |
| 2021 | 14.20 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 13.30 | −5.7% |
| 2019 | 14.10 | −5.4% |
| 2018 | 14.90 | −8.6% |
| 2017 | 16.30 | −4.1% |
| 2016Peak | 17.00 | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 15.20 | — |
Regional context
How Thailand compares in Asia-Pacific
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Thailand is highlighted.
1China4,710
2India1,011
3Indonesia775.2
4Australia455.8
5Mongolia83.20
6Vietnam48.20
7Thailand12.80
8New Zealand2.60
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.
Measured in million tonnes (Mt), the dataset reflects the total quantity of coal produced each year and serves as an important indicator of domestic energy resource utilization, mining performance, industrial fuel availability, and the contribution of coal to Thailand's energy mix.
Thailand produced 15.2 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing to 17.0 million tonnes in 2016, the highest level during the period. Production then eased to 16.3 million tonnes in 2017, followed by 14.9 million tonnes in 2018 and 14.1 million tonnes in 2019. Output continued to decline to 13.3 million tonnes in 2020 before recovering modestly to 14.2 million tonnes in 2021. Coal production subsequently decreased to 13.6 million tonnes in 2022 and 12.8 million tonnes in 2023, reflecting an overall downward trend across the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates that Thailand's coal production gradually declined after reaching its peak in 2016. The reduction reflects the gradual depletion of domestic reserves, increasing environmental considerations, changing electricity generation strategies, and greater reliance on imported coal and alternative energy sources to satisfy growing energy demand. Despite the decline, domestic coal production continues to support selected industrial operations and power generation facilities.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Thailand's coal production outlook, assessing mining industry performance, and understanding long-term supply trends. It supports market research, investment planning, energy policy formulation, and resource management while providing useful insights for researchers, policymakers, mining companies, and industry stakeholders monitoring coal output, production efficiency, energy security, and the evolving role of domestic coal production within Thailand's energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- 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 Thailand 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 Thailand Coal Production in 2023?
Thailand Coal Production was 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 5.9% on 2022.
How has Thailand Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Thailand Coal Production moved from 15.20 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−15.8%), an average of −2.1% a year. The series high was 17.00 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the low 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Thailand Coal Production?
The highest value was 17.00 Million Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 12.80 Million Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Thailand 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 Thailand 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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