Asia was the leading region in the world based on coal power capacity in 2023. This region's installed capacity amounted to over 1,648 gigawatts that year. Europe ranked third, with a coal installed capacity of over 200 gigawatts. Global installed coal power capacity is expected to see only slight year-on-year change over the next few decades.
Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region
(in gigawatts)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Ember. (July 17, 2024). Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/
Ember. "Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in gigawatts)." Chart. July 17, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/
Ember. (2024). Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/
Ember. "Coal Electricity Generation Capacity Worldwide in 2023, by Region (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Jul 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/
Ember, Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in gigawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/ (last visited November 19, 2024)
Coal electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in gigawatts) [Graph], Ember, July 17, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312234/global-coal-power-capacity-by-region/
