Coal consumption in Lebanon
Lebanon: Coal consumption was 1.31 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.31 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 11.8%
World rank
98th
of 220 countries
All-time high
1.85 terawatt-hours
in 2011
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Coal consumption in Lebanon, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, coal consumption in Lebanon stood at 1.31 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption in Lebanon peaked at 1.85 terawatt-hours in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
That places Lebanon 98th out of 220 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1982 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1983 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1984 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0.8078 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0.8151 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 1.35 terawatt-hours | +65.2% |
| 1996 | 1.62 terawatt-hours | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 1.65 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 1.4 terawatt-hours | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 1.29 terawatt-hours | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 1.07 terawatt-hours | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 1.02 terawatt-hours | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 0.9715 terawatt-hours | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4875 terawatt-hours | -49.8% |
| 2004 | 0.5774 terawatt-hours | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 0.569 terawatt-hours | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 0.5606 terawatt-hours | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.5828 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 0.6049 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 0.8629 terawatt-hours | +42.7% |
| 2010 | 1.39 terawatt-hours | +60.8% |
| 2011 | 1.85 terawatt-hours | +33.4% |
| 2012 | 1.73 terawatt-hours | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 1.24 terawatt-hours | -27.9% |
| 2014 | 1.48 terawatt-hours | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 1.14 terawatt-hours | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 0.8765 terawatt-hours | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 0.8296 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 1.21 terawatt-hours | +45.3% |
| 2019 | 1.33 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 1.44 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 1.28 terawatt-hours | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 1.44 terawatt-hours | +13.1% |
| 2023 | 1.17 terawatt-hours | -19.0% |
| 2024 | 1.31 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8932 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7307 terawatt-hours | 0.4875 terawatt-hours | 1.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 terawatt-hours | 0.8296 terawatt-hours | 1.85 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 terawatt-hours | 1.17 terawatt-hours | 1.44 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More energy & mining data for Lebanon
- Fuel imports 25.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 9.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption in Lebanon?
- Coal consumption in Lebanon was 1.31 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 1.85 terawatt-hours in 2011.
- What is the lowest coal consumption recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Lebanon rank for coal consumption?
- Lebanon ranks 98th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is coal consumption rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Coal consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.