Worldwide coal consumption is increasing.

Omissions

• The claim does not specify a time period. The most recent available data (2024) shows the increase, but growth has slowed compared to previous years.
• While global coal consumption hit record levels in absolute terms, its share of global electricity generation declined from 37% in 2019 to 34% in 2024.

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Energy Agency (IEA) - Coal 2024 Executive SummaryGlobal coal demand is expected to grow by 1% in 2024 to an all-time high of 8.77 billion tonnes (Bt)
• PrimaryInternational Energy Agency (IEA) - Coal 2025 Demand AnalysisGlobal coal demand in 2024 is estimated to have reached 8,805 Mt, an increase of 1.5% on the previous year
• SecondaryThe Chemical Engineer - Global coal use at an all-time high in 2024Global coal use at an all-time high in 2024; coal's share of global electricity generation declined from 37% in 2019 to 34% in 2024