Mongolia vs South Africa: Coal production by region
Mongolia
558.49
in 2025
South Africa
1,552
in 2025
Mongolia rank
9th
South Africa rank
7th
Coal production by region over time
- Mongolia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,552 against 558.49 in Mongolia, a difference of 993.51.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.8 times Mongolia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Mongolia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 7th of 34 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.88 | 1,090 | 1,056 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 29.79 | 1,321 | 1,291 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 41.14 | 1,530 | 1,489 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 194.47 | 1,685 | 1,490 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 361.64 | 1,552 | 1,191 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coal production by region, Mongolia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,552 against 558.49 in Mongolia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in coal production by region between Mongolia and South Africa?
- 993.51, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for coal production by region?
- Mongolia ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 7th of 34 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Coal production by region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.