8 Countries that Produce The Most Coal in The World

4. Australia

492 million tonnes

Despite not being in the top ranks on this list of the 8 countries that produce the most coal in the world, Australia ranks second highest in the list of the world’s largest coal exporters. The majority of their coal production, mostly mined in the states of Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales, end up on the export market with East Asia as its primary recipients.

Countries that Produce The Most Coal in The World