5 Countries with Highest Coal Consumption by Year

3. United States of America

Total consumption in 2021 (in exajoules): 10.57

While coal consumption has declined significantly in the U.S. in the past few years, it is still one of the countries with the highest coal consumption in the world. This trend is set to continue in 2024, where total coal output could fall more than 25% as compared to 2023, and we could see the U.S. continue to fall down the list in coming years as it transitions to renewable energy.