5 Countries That Produce the Most Coal

1. People’s Republic of China

Coal Production As Of 2021 in Million Tons: 4,126

The People’s Republic of China is a rising superpower and the world’s largest economy in nominal terms. China has experienced meteoric growth over the past couple of decades, particularly due to its low manufacturing and labor costs that have made it a manufacturing base for Western companies. However, the country is now indigenizing its economy and is one of the few in the world that makes its own aircraft, semiconductors, and other high tech products. Chinese coal production is higher than all other countries on this part of our list combined, as it stood at a stunning 4,126 million tons in 2021.

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