China, India Keep Global Coal Demand at Record Levels, Consuming Nearly 70% in 2025
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Updated · Business Today · Aug 10
China, India Keep Global Coal Demand at Record Levels, Consuming Nearly 70% in 2025
3 articles · Updated · Business Today · Aug 10
Summary
Global coal consumption stayed at record highs in 2025, with China and India together accounting for nearly 70% of world demand.
That concentration shows why coal has proved hard to dislodge even as the broader energy transition accelerates.
China and India remain the central force behind global coal use, outweighing declines or transition efforts elsewhere and keeping overall consumption elevated.