Coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States
United States: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was 10.08 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
10.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 418.6%
World rank
28th
of 137 countries
All-time high
14.89 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-18.86 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United States recorded 10.08 % change on previous year for coal consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 418.6% on the previous year and up 174.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 14.89 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -18.86 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United States 28th out of 137 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -138.9% |
| 1968 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -285.3% |
| 1969 | 0.4125 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 1970 | -0.9451 % change on previous year | -329.1% |
| 1971 | -5.43 % change on previous year | +474.7% |
| 1972 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
| 1973 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +79.5% |
| 1974 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 1975 | -0.0009 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -855107.4% |
| 1977 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1978 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1979 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -923.2% |
| 1980 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
| 1981 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1982 | -3.68 % change on previous year | -217.2% |
| 1983 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -201.5% |
| 1984 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +97.9% |
| 1985 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 1986 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 1987 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -447.4% |
| 1988 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1990 | 0.5394 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1991 | -0.944 % change on previous year | -275.0% |
| 1992 | 0.6888 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 1993 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +441.1% |
| 1994 | 0.3747 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 1995 | 0.9004 % change on previous year | +140.3% |
| 1996 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +404.9% |
| 1997 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1998 | 0.9808 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1999 | -0.1533 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2000 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -2988.0% |
| 2001 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -166.6% |
| 2002 | -0.047 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2003 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -4146.9% |
| 2004 | 0.6507 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2005 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +126.0% |
| 2006 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2007 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 2008 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -218.2% |
| 2009 | -12.04 % change on previous year | +656.8% |
| 2010 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2011 | -5.65 % change on previous year | -197.3% |
| 2012 | -11.6 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 2013 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -132.8% |
| 2014 | -0.2272 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2015 | -13.61 % change on previous year | +5888.9% |
| 2016 | -8.51 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2017 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 2018 | -4.23 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 2019 | -14.61 % change on previous year | +245.0% |
| 2020 | -18.86 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 2021 | 14.89 % change on previous year | -179.0% |
| 2022 | -6.26 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 2023 | -17.37 % change on previous year | +177.3% |
| 2024 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2025 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -418.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year | 4.86 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 2.07 % change on previous year | -5.43 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -3.68 % change on previous year | 7.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.28 % change on previous year | -0.944 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8363 % change on previous year | -12.04 % change on previous year | 4.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.16 % change on previous year | -14.61 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.45 % change on previous year | -18.86 % change on previous year | 14.89 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United States
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in United States was 10.08 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 14.89 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.86 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United States rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 28th out of 137 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.