In 2023, China had by far the largest share of coal consumption across the globe, with more than half of the world's total consumption. By comparison, India ranked second, accounting for 13.4 percent of the total coal consumption worldwide. Meanwhile, Taiwan represented approximately one percent of the world's coal consumption. Electricity generated by coal is one of the most prominent sources in the world.
Leading countries by coal consumption share worldwide in 2023
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Leading countries by coal consumption share worldwide in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/265528/countries-with-the-largest-share-of-global-coal-consumption/
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