Active coal mines in the U.S. 2000-2022

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Sep 9, 2024
In 2000, there were 2,124 active coal mines in the United States. By 2022, this amount decreased to 991 active coal mines.

Due to a variety of factors, including environmental concerns, the U.S. coal mining industry has been declining steadily over the past decade.

Number of active coal mines in the United States from 2000 to 2022

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Statistic: Number of active coal mines in the United States from 2000 to 2022

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2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2022

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active mines refers to mines that reported any employee hours during the year

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