Saudi Arabia: Coal consumption

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 Saudi Arabia

Coal consumption, thousand short tons

 Latest value 60.92
 Year 2023
 Measure thousand short tons
 Data availability 1980 - 2023
 Average 41.07
 Min - Max 0.00 - 131.55
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2023 is 60.92 thousand short tons, a decline from 131.55 thousand short tons in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 50012.11 thousand short tons, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1980 to 2023 is 41.07 thousand short tons. The minimum value, 0 thousand short tons, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 131.55 thousand short tons was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Saudi Arabia - Coal consumption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saudi Arabia - Coal consumption - historical chart - 1980-2023




Definition: Coal consumption includes anthracite, subanthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, brown coal, and oil shale. It also includes net imports of metallurgical coke.

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