World’s largest coal-producing countries in 2024

TBS Report

31 July, 2025, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 31 July, 2025, 05:01 pm

World’s largest coal-producing countries in 2024

TBS Report

31 July, 2025, 05:00 pm

Last modified: 31 July, 2025, 05:01 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Coal remained the world's leading source of power, accounting for 34% of global electricity generation in 2024. Global coal production reached 9.24 billion tonnes in 2024, up 0.9% from 9.13 billion tonnes in 2023.

Source: Visual Capitalist via Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy 2025

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