Coal Consumption: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
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.
Quick Answer
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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What is Coal Consumption: China vs World in 2025?
China's Coal Consumption: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Mtoe. This dataset includes 36 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: BP Statistical Review, IEA.
Historical Coal Consumption: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete Coal Consumption: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 36 data points. Data is sourced from BP Statistical Review, IEA and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
Coal Consumption: China vs World
๐ Data Table
36 data points| 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 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ 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.
Category: energy
Data Source: BP Statistical Review, IEA
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Coal Consumption: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/coal-consumption-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
BP Statistical Review, IEA
Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:28:43.363Z
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- โข Dataset: Coal Consumption: China vs World
- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
- โข Category: energy
- โข Source: BP Statistical Review, IEA
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โ 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 https://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