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Global coal consumption 1998-2023
In 2023, coal consumption worldwide came to around 164.03 exajoules, up from 161.53 exajoules in the previous year. 2023 was also the year with the highest figure. During the period in consideration, consumption of coal across the globe increased by some 69.12 exajoules.