Which states produce the most coal?

In 2017, about 757 million short tons of coal were produced in 24 states. Five states produced a total of about 538 million short tons, or about 71% of total U.S. coal production. The five largest coal-producing states with production in million short tons and their share of total U.S. coal production in 2017:

• Wyoming—316.5—41%
• West Virginia—92.8—12%
• Pennsylvania—49.1—6%
• Illinois—48.2—6%
• Kentucky—41.8—5%

Learn more:
Coal Data Browser
Annual Coal Report
Quarterly Coal Report
Energy Explained: Where Our Coal Comes From

Last updated: December 4, 2018

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