The 2023 data on global support for coal in fossil fuel production highlights significant discrepancies between countries. China leads with a substantial share, followed by Poland and Germany. The UK and Indonesia showed high positive changes, while countries like Poland and India experienced declines. Dramatic increases were noted in Indonesia, while countries such as Japan and Belarus saw reductions. Over the past five years, average annual variations reveal consistent support for coal with emerging countries fluctuating significantly.
Future trends to watch include the shift towards renewable energy in developed regions, while emerging economies may incrementally reduce their dependency on coal amidst global decarbonization efforts.
Top countries in Total Support on Coal for Fossil Fuel Production Share by Country (Million US Dollars, Constant = 2020)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 30.15 | 2023 | +10.41% | +12.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 23.63 | 2023 | +7.25% | -3.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 21.38 | 2023 | -3.11% | -0.054% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 19.98 | 2023 | +12.47% | +39.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 10.69 | 2023 | +1.7% | +154.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 1.58 | 2023 | -2% | +2.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 1.19 | 2023 | +2.31% | -1.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Argentina | 1.12 | 2023 | -6.07% | +3.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 1.03 | 2023 | +6.93% | +1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.51 | 2023 | -3.78% | -1.08% | View data |
