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Coal Consumption: China vs World

Coal consumption comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China consumes 50%+ of global coal, making it the world's largest coal consumer.

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China consumed 2,300 Mtoe of coal in 2025, 54.5% of global consumption. From 23.7% in 1990, China's coal share peaked at 54.6% in 2023. China remains the world's largest coal consumer. Data from BP Statistical Review covers 1990-2025.

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Coal Consumption: China vs World

Multiple Series Source: BP Statistical Review, IEA
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36 data points
Coal Consumption: China vs World - Historical data from 1990 to 2025
Year China World total World minus china China share
1990 530 2,232 1,702 23.7
1991 555 2,225 1,670 25
1992 591 2,223 1,632 26.6
1993 634 2,226 1,592 28.5
1994 679 2,232 1,553 30.4
1995 735 2,304 1,569 31.9
1996 775 2,377 1,602 32.6
1997 790 2,394 1,604 33
1998 767 2,339 1,572 32.8
1999 745 2,328 1,583 32
2000 762 2,411 1,649 31.6
2001 799 2,455 1,656 32.5
2002 865 2,535 1,670 34.1
2003 1,005 2,721 1,716 36.9
2004 1,151 2,942 1,791 39.1
2005 1,290 3,129 1,839 41.2
2006 1,439 3,319 1,880 43.4
2007 1,576 3,503 1,927 45
2008 1,625 3,529 1,904 46
2009 1,762 3,585 1,823 49.1
2010 1,867 3,730 1,863 50.1
2011 2,001 3,933 1,932 50.9
2012 2,063 4,008 1,945 51.5
2013 2,123 4,055 1,932 52.4
2014 2,113 4,019 1,906 52.6
2015 2,047 3,917 1,870 52.3
2016 2,028 3,859 1,831 52.5
2017 2,037 3,868 1,831 52.7
2018 2,071 3,916 1,845 52.9
2019 2,080 3,898 1,818 53.4
2020 2,112 3,877 1,765 54.5
2021 2,179 4,007 1,828 54.4
2022 2,215 4,065 1,850 54.5
2023 2,248 4,120 1,872 54.6
2024 2,280 4,180 1,900 54.5
2025 2,300 4,220 1,920 54.5

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📅 Updated daily | Last: Mar 15, 2026, 06:49 PM
â€ĸ Covers 36 data points from 1990 to 2025

ℹī¸ About This Dataset

Coal consumption comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China consumes 50%+ of global coal, making it the world's largest coal consumer.

Series: China vs World

Category: energy

Data Source: BP Statistical Review, IEA

Update Frequency: yearly

API Access: REST API endpoint

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China Data Portal (2026). Coal Consumption: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/coal-consumption-china-vs-world/

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BP Statistical Review, IEA

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2026-03-15T10:49:42.809Z

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📌 Key Facts

  • â€ĸ Dataset: Coal Consumption: China vs World
  • â€ĸ Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
  • â€ĸ Category: energy
  • â€ĸ Source: BP Statistical Review, IEA
  • â€ĸ API: chinadata.live/api/v2/data/coal-consumption-china-vs-world

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's Coal Consumption: China vs World in 2025?

China's Coal Consumption: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.

Where can I download Coal Consumption: China vs World data?

You can download Coal Consumption: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/coal-consumption-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.

What is the data range for Coal Consumption: China vs World?

The Coal Consumption: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: BP Statistical Review, IEA.

Dataset Info

Category
energy
Unit
Mtoe
Source
BP Statistical Review, IEA
Time Range
1990 - 2025
Data Points
36

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