Coal consumption in Philippines
Philippines: Coal consumption was 259.52 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
259.52 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
18th
of 220 countries
All-time high
286.48 terawatt-hours
in 2024
All-time low
0.1736 terawatt-hours
in 1968
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Coal consumption in Philippines, 1965–2025
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
Philippines recorded 259.52 terawatt-hours for coal consumption in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption in Philippines peaked at 286.48 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1736 terawatt-hours, in 1968.
Philippines ranks 18th of 220 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption in Philippines, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.5155 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 0.4884 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 0.3799 terawatt-hours | -22.2% |
| 1968 | 0.1736 terawatt-hours | -54.3% |
| 1969 | 0.2279 terawatt-hours | +31.3% |
| 1970 | 0.2279 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.2225 terawatt-hours | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 0.2171 terawatt-hours | -2.4% |
| 1973 | 0.2171 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.3039 terawatt-hours | +40.0% |
| 1975 | 0.5752 terawatt-hours | +89.3% |
| 1976 | 0.6837 terawatt-hours | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 1.69 terawatt-hours | +146.8% |
| 1978 | 1.55 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 1.35 terawatt-hours | -12.6% |
| 1980 | 1.63 terawatt-hours | +20.5% |
| 1981 | 2.82 terawatt-hours | +73.3% |
| 1982 | 3.15 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 1983 | 5.73 terawatt-hours | +82.1% |
| 1984 | 9.18 terawatt-hours | +60.2% |
| 1985 | 12.99 terawatt-hours | +41.4% |
| 1986 | 10.23 terawatt-hours | -21.2% |
| 1987 | 10.88 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 13.78 terawatt-hours | +26.6% |
| 1989 | 10.89 terawatt-hours | -21.0% |
| 1990 | 14.6 terawatt-hours | +34.0% |
| 1991 | 17.9 terawatt-hours | +22.6% |
| 1992 | 15.75 terawatt-hours | -12.0% |
| 1993 | 17.48 terawatt-hours | +11.0% |
| 1994 | 17.78 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 19.12 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 25.76 terawatt-hours | +34.7% |
| 1997 | 31.85 terawatt-hours | +23.7% |
| 1998 | 34.53 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 39.39 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 53.78 terawatt-hours | +36.5% |
| 2001 | 52.45 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 49.16 terawatt-hours | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 50.04 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 52.71 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 61.84 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 58.6 terawatt-hours | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 62.7 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 73.92 terawatt-hours | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 70.56 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 81.77 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 89.85 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 94.03 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 116.33 terawatt-hours | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 123.77 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 135.08 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 152.19 terawatt-hours | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 179.97 terawatt-hours | +18.3% |
| 2018 | 190.14 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 203.31 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 204.06 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 219.96 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 221.85 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 266.95 terawatt-hours | +20.3% |
| 2024 | 286.48 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2025 | 259.52 terawatt-hours | -9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3571 terawatt-hours | 0.1736 terawatt-hours | 0.5155 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.7033 terawatt-hours | 0.2171 terawatt-hours | 1.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.13 terawatt-hours | 1.63 terawatt-hours | 13.78 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.42 terawatt-hours | 14.6 terawatt-hours | 39.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.58 terawatt-hours | 49.16 terawatt-hours | 73.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.64 terawatt-hours | 81.77 terawatt-hours | 203.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 243.14 terawatt-hours | 204.06 terawatt-hours | 286.48 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 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 Philippines?
- Coal consumption in Philippines was 259.52 terawatt-hours in 2025, 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 286.48 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest coal consumption recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1736 terawatt-hours in 1968.
- How does Philippines rank for coal consumption?
- Philippines ranks 18th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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Measured in terawatt-hours.