Share of primary energy from coal in Thailand
Thailand: Share of primary energy from coal was 11.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from coal in Thailand, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 11.9% for share of primary energy from coal in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from coal in Thailand peaked at 16.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 1972.
Thailand ranks 25th of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.7% | 1.8% | 3.5% | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.6% | 3.7% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.6% | 12.6% | 14.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.9% | 12.4% | 16.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.8% | 13.4% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 11.9% | 15.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from coal in Thailand?
- Share of primary energy from coal in Thailand was 11.9% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from coal recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 16.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from coal recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 1972.
- How does Thailand rank for share of primary energy from coal?
- Thailand ranks 25th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from coal rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.