Coal consumption in Chile saw a stable pattern in the early 2010s, with minor year-on-year fluctuations around 0.31 to 0.32 exajoules. A significant decline began in 2020, dropping to 0.26 exajoules, followed by a slight rebound in 2021 but then a sharp drop to 0.22 exajoules in 2022, where it stood in 2023. The average annual change over the previous five years culminates with a negative CAGR of -6.5% from 2019 to 2023. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 show a slight stabilization with a forecasted CAGR of 0.87%, indicating a mild recovery.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions which might further impact coal consumption.
The adoption rate of alternative energy sources and their effect on coal demand.
Global coal market conditions which could influence local consumption patterns in Chile.