Coal production in Poland
Poland: Coal production was 373.1 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Coal production in Poland, 1900–2025
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
The most recent figure for coal production in Poland is 373.1 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal production in Poland peaked at 1,476 terawatt-hours in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.5227 terawatt-hours, in 1919.
That places Poland 11th out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 225.33 terawatt-hours | 190.97 terawatt-hours | 273.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 280.74 terawatt-hours | 0.5227 terawatt-hours | 363.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 233.66 terawatt-hours | 191.93 terawatt-hours | 305.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 209.08 terawatt-hours | 152.9 terawatt-hours | 252.43 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 461.64 terawatt-hours | 180.46 terawatt-hours | 602.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 609.87 terawatt-hours | 526.17 terawatt-hours | 676.14 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 825.45 terawatt-hours | 711.47 terawatt-hours | 965.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,205 terawatt-hours | 1,004 terawatt-hours | 1,418 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,385 terawatt-hours | 1,192 terawatt-hours | 1,476 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,051 terawatt-hours | 904.11 terawatt-hours | 1,162 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 783.53 terawatt-hours | 656.25 terawatt-hours | 838.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 612.71 terawatt-hours | 518.82 terawatt-hours | 672.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 434.44 terawatt-hours | 373.1 terawatt-hours | 488.95 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal production in Poland?
- Coal production in Poland was 373.1 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 production recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,476 terawatt-hours in 1987.
- What is the lowest coal production recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5227 terawatt-hours in 1919.
- How does Poland rank for coal production?
- Poland ranks 11th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal production rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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 production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.