China was projected to be the world's leading coal consuming nation in 2023, at an estimated 4.42 billion short tons. India was ranked in second place, with an expected coal consumption volume of 976 million short tons in 2023.
Projected consumption of coal worldwide in 2023, by leading country
(in million short tons)
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