Coal production by region in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Coal production by region was 0.96 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.96
Change on year
up 12.3%
World rank
33rd
of 34 countries
All-time high
907.23
in 1981
All-time low
0.8551
in 2024
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Coal production by region in United Kingdom, 1981–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal production by region in United Kingdom is 0.96, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and down 98.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal production by region in United Kingdom peaked at 907.23 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.8551, in 2024.
United Kingdom ranks 33rd of 34 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 732.73 | 357.26 | 907.23 | 9 |
| 1990s | 441.91 | 270.04 | 669.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 168.74 | 118.18 | 232.24 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.4 | 19.72 | 127.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.28 | 0.8551 | 12.79 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal production by region in United Kingdom?
- Coal production by region in United Kingdom was 0.96 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal production by region recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 907.23 in 1981.
- What is the lowest coal production by region recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8551 in 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank for coal production by region?
- United Kingdom ranks 33rd out of 34 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal production by region rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Coal production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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