In 2022, the volume of coal produced in West Africa amounted to nearly 3.5 billion metric tons. The producing countries were Nigeria and Niger. Moreover, the lowest amount in production was registered in 2020 at some 2.6 billion metric tons, considering the period reviewed.
Total coal production in West Africa from 2018 to 2022
(in 1,000 metric tons)
The release date is the date of access. Figures are rounded.
Data has been calculated by Statista from annual figures provided by the source for coal producing countries in West Africa, namely Niger and Nigeria. The source adds the following information:
''Production flows include five coal types: anthracite, metallurgical, bituminous, subbituminous, and lignite. Coal production represents coal mined domestically.''
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Statista. (June 20, 2024). Total coal production in West Africa from 2018 to 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1308600/total-coal-production-in-west-africa/
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