India Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
India generated 1,478 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 70.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the second largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.1% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- India generated 1,478 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 70.9% of India's electricity in 2025.
- India was the second largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- India's coal generation in 2025 was 29% higher than in 2020, when it was 1,144 TWh.
- India's coal generation in 2025 was 47% higher than in 2015, when it was 1,007 TWh.
- India's coal generation peaked at 1,518 TWh in 2024.
- India's coal share in 2025 was above the world share of 33.1%.
- India had 251 GW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in India emitted 1,343 MtCO2 in 2025, 96% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 1,478 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of India's electricity | 70.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 2 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 251 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 1,343 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 116 TWh |
| 1986 | 130 TWh |
| 1987 | 153 TWh |
| 1988 | 165 TWh |
| 1989 | 185 TWh |
| 1990 | 192 TWh |
| 1991 | 214 TWh |
| 1992 | 229 TWh |
| 1993 | 253 TWh |
| 1994 | 265 TWh |
| 1995 | 296 TWh |
| 1996 | 312 TWh |
| 1997 | 326 TWh |
| 1998 | 336 TWh |
| 1999 | 365 TWh |
| 2000 | 390 TWh |
| 2001 | 408 TWh |
| 2002 | 427 TWh |
| 2003 | 441 TWh |
| 2004 | 463 TWh |
| 2005 | 478 TWh |
| 2006 | 505 TWh |
| 2007 | 533 TWh |
| 2008 | 573 TWh |
| 2009 | 611 TWh |
| 2010 | 643 TWh |
| 2011 | 701 TWh |
| 2012 | 787 TWh |
| 2013 | 848 TWh |
| 2014 | 950 TWh |
| 2015 | 1,007 TWh |
| 2016 | 1,074 TWh |
| 2017 | 1,115 TWh |
| 2018 | 1,199 TWh |
| 2019 | 1,199 TWh |
| 2020 | 1,144 TWh |
| 2021 | 1,256 TWh |
| 2022 | 1,344 TWh |
| 2023 | 1,445 TWh |
| 2024 | 1,518 TWh |
| 2025 | 1,478 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 62.3% | n/a |
| 1986 | 64.1% | n/a |
| 1987 | 68.3% | n/a |
| 1988 | 68.3% | n/a |
| 1989 | 67.9% | n/a |
| 1990 | 66.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 66.8% | n/a |
| 1992 | 68.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 69.8% | n/a |
| 1994 | 68.2% | n/a |
| 1995 | 69.4% | n/a |
| 1996 | 70.5% | n/a |
| 1997 | 69.5% | n/a |
| 1998 | 66.6% | n/a |
| 1999 | 66.8% | n/a |
| 2000 | 68.3% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 69.7% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 70.0% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 69.2% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 66.3% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 67.9% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 67.9% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 67.0% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 69.2% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 69.6% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 68.7% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 67.9% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 72.3% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 74.3% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 75.5% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 76.8% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 77.0% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 76.3% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 76.3% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 74.9% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 73.2% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 74.9% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 74.6% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 75.4% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 74.6% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 70.9% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,478 TWh | 70.9% | 33.1% | 251 GW | 1,343 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1,518 TWh | 74.6% | 34.2% | 241 GW | 1,380 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1,445 TWh | 75.4% | 35.2% | 238 GW | 1,316 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1,344 TWh | 74.6% | 35.6% | 232 GW | 1,225 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 1,256 TWh | 74.9% | 36.0% | 231 GW | 1,144 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 1,144 TWh | 73.2% | 35.4% | 226 GW | 1,043 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 1,199 TWh | 74.9% | 36.7% | 226 GW | 1,095 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 1,199 TWh | 76.3% | 38.0% | 218 GW | 1,096 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 1,115 TWh | 76.3% | 38.0% | 212 GW | 1,021 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 1,074 TWh | 77.0% | 37.8% | 207 GW | 984 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for India
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 102 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 99.6 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 112 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 103 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 107 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 112 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 109 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 121 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 116 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 111 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 106 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 104 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 102 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 99.5 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 96.2 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 96.1 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 111 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 114 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 105 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 118 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 119 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 122 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 120 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 117 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for India can differ slightly from the annual totals.