Coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea
North Korea: Coal production, annual growth rate was 4.91 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.91 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 283.1%
World rank
20th
of 85 countries
All-time high
350.63 % change on previous year
in 1960
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1906
Years of data
112
1906–2024
Coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea, 1906–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
North Korea recorded 4.91 % change on previous year for coal production, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 283.1% on the previous year and up 286.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea peaked at 350.63 % change on previous year in 1960 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1906.
North Korea ranks 20th of 85 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 23.33 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1911 | 18.92 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1912 | 25 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 1913 | 16.36 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1914 | 42.97 % change on previous year | +162.6% |
| 1915 | 25.14 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 1916 | -16.59 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
| 1917 | -100 % change on previous year | +502.6% |
| 1919 | 18.62 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 1920 | 29.6 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 1921 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 1922 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -74.7% |
| 1923 | 19.87 % change on previous year | +930.0% |
| 1924 | 5 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1925 | 59.15 % change on previous year | +1083.0% |
| 1926 | 7.56 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1927 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1928 | 15.09 % change on previous year | +296.4% |
| 1929 | 14.95 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1930 | -5.76 % change on previous year | -138.5% |
| 1931 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -202.2% |
| 1932 | 17.95 % change on previous year | +205.1% |
| 1933 | 17.84 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1934 | 29.82 % change on previous year | +67.1% |
| 1935 | 15.39 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1936 | 17.09 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1937 | 6.53 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1938 | 40.64 % change on previous year | +522.4% |
| 1939 | 23.98 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1940 | 35.43 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 1941 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 1942 | 11.19 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 1943 | -3.78 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1944 | 7 % change on previous year | -285.0% |
| 1945 | -100 % change on previous year | -1529.1% |
| 1949 | 26.85 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1950 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1951 | -73.21 % change on previous year | +1022.3% |
| 1952 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -106.5% |
| 1953 | 139.61 % change on previous year | +2827.1% |
| 1954 | 221.71 % change on previous year | +58.8% |
| 1955 | 66.3 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1956 | 21.68 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 1957 | 26.37 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1958 | 42.05 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1959 | -65.97 % change on previous year | -256.9% |
| 1960 | 350.63 % change on previous year | -631.5% |
| 1961 | 10.83 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1962 | 16.01 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1963 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1964 | 9.67 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 1965 | 26.46 % change on previous year | +173.7% |
| 1966 | 8.05 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1967 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1968 | 18.39 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 1969 | 7.92 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1970 | 0.452 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 1971 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +1184.0% |
| 1972 | 17.7 % change on previous year | +204.9% |
| 1973 | 9.42 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1974 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 1975 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 1977 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 0.5004 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1980 | -25.91 % change on previous year | -5277.9% |
| 1981 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1982 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 1983 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1984 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +126.6% |
| 1985 | -21.05 % change on previous year | -929.6% |
| 1986 | -0.7143 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 1987 | -0.7146 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 20.59 % change on previous year | -2982.0% |
| 1989 | -22.76 % change on previous year | -210.5% |
| 1990 | 33.22 % change on previous year | -246.0% |
| 1991 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 1992 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 1993 | -8.39 % change on previous year | -354.8% |
| 1994 | -6.26 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 1995 | -6.8 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 1996 | -11.33 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 1997 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 1998 | -9.71 % change on previous year | +409.7% |
| 1999 | 12.89 % change on previous year | -232.8% |
| 2000 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2001 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 2002 | -3.72 % change on previous year | -239.6% |
| 2003 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -182.4% |
| 2004 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 2005 | 9.5 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
| 2006 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 2007 | -13.3 % change on previous year | -1104.2% |
| 2008 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 2009 | -22.13 % change on previous year | -456.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3386 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2011 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +585.5% |
| 2012 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2013 | 20.92 % change on previous year | +1301.3% |
| 2014 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 2015 | -0.6168 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 2016 | 9.29 % change on previous year | -1605.7% |
| 2017 | -11.77 % change on previous year | -226.8% |
| 2018 | -16.55 % change on previous year | +40.6% |
| 2019 | 11.79 % change on previous year | -171.2% |
| 2020 | -5.98 % change on previous year | -150.7% |
| 2021 | -17.89 % change on previous year | +199.4% |
| 2022 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2023 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -164.3% |
| 2024 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +283.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1910s | 5.97 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 42.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1920s | 16.46 % change on previous year | 1.93 % change on previous year | 59.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 16.94 % change on previous year | -5.76 % change on previous year | 40.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | -2.29 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 35.43 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1950s | 37.68 % change on previous year | -73.21 % change on previous year | 221.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 46.48 % change on previous year | 7.1 % change on previous year | 350.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.04 % change on previous year | 0.452 % change on previous year | 17.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.77 % change on previous year | -25.91 % change on previous year | 20.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9855 % change on previous year | -11.33 % change on previous year | 33.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4042 % change on previous year | -22.13 % change on previous year | 9.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -16.55 % change on previous year | 20.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.93 % change on previous year | -17.89 % change on previous year | 4.91 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
- 17 Lao People's Democratic Republic 7.68 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Kazakhstan 6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Serbia 6.56 % change on previous year compare
- 21 New Zealand 4.16 % change on previous year compare
- 22 United States 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Viet Nam 4.06 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea?
- Coal production, annual growth rate in North Korea was 4.91 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal production, annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 350.63 % change on previous year in 1960.
- What is the lowest coal production, annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1906.
- How does North Korea rank for coal production, annual growth rate?
- North Korea ranks 20th out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is coal production, annual growth rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 286.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal production, 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 production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal production Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal production. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.