Higher over the period
Turkey Coal Production moved from 58.40 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 66.40 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+13.7%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 95.30 Million Tonnes in 2022 and the low 58.40 Million Tonnes in 2015.
What Turkey Coal Production shows
Turkey Coal Production was 66.40 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 30.3% on 2022. The Coal Production dataset of Turkey from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s domestic coal mining activity, 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 each year from domestic mining operations.
A 38.7% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 36.90 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −30.3% in 2023.
Ranks 12 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 12 for 2023, behind China (4,710 Million Tonnes) and India (1,011 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Turkey 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 | 66.40 | −30.3% |
| 2022Peak | 95.30 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 86.50 | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 74.70 | −14.2% |
| 2019 | 87.10 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 83.90 | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 74.10 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 73.00 | +25% |
| 2015 Trough | 58.40 | — |
Regional context
How Turkey compares in Europe
Coal Production by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Turkey 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 Turkey’s mining industry, reflecting changes in production capacity, electricity demand, resource utilization, and the contribution of coal to the country’s energy supply.
Turkey produced 58.4 million tonnes of coal in 2015, increasing to 73.0 million tonnes in 2016 and 74.1 million tonnes in 2017. Production continued to rise to 83.9 million tonnes in 2018 and 87.1 million tonnes in 2019, before declining to 74.7 million tonnes in 2020. Output recovered to 86.5 million tonnes in 2021 and reached a record 95.3 million tonnes in 2022, before falling to 66.4 million tonnes in 2023.
Overall, the dataset indicates strong growth in Turkey’s coal production between 2015 and 2022, followed by a notable decline in 2023. Rising production during most of the period reflected efforts to strengthen domestic energy security and reduce reliance on imported fuels. The decline in the final year may reflect changing market conditions, operational factors, and the gradual expansion of alternative energy sources within the national energy mix.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Turkey’s coal production outlook, analyzing mining sector performance, and assessing long-term energy market developments. It supports market research, investment planning, policy formulation, and industry analysis while providing valuable insights for researchers, mining companies, government agencies, and stakeholders monitoring production trends, mining activity, and the evolving role of coal within Turkey’s energy sector.
- Indicator
- Coal Production
- Country
- Turkey
- 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Coal Production in 2023?
Turkey Coal Production was 66.40 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 30.3% on 2022.
How has Turkey Coal Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Turkey Coal Production moved from 58.40 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 66.40 Million Tonnes in 2023 (+13.7%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 95.30 Million Tonnes in 2022 and the low 58.40 Million Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Turkey Coal Production?
The highest value was 95.30 Million Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 58.40 Million Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Turkey 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 Turkey 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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