Poland Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Poland generated 87.3 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 50.6% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 15th 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 August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Poland generated 87.3 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 50.6% of Poland's electricity in 2025.
- Poland was the 15th largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Poland's coal generation in 2025 was 19% lower than in 2020, when it was 107 TWh.
- Poland's coal generation in 2025 was 33% lower than in 2015, when it was 131 TWh.
- Poland's coal generation peaked at 147 TWh in 2006.
- Poland's coal share in 2025 was above the world share of 33.1%.
- Poland had 27.3 GW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in Poland emitted 84.5 MtCO2 in 2025, 83% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 87.3 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Poland's electricity | 50.6% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 15 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 27.3 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 84.5 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 130 TWh |
| 1991 | 129 TWh |
| 1992 | 127 TWh |
| 1993 | 128 TWh |
| 1994 | 128 TWh |
| 1995 | 132 TWh |
| 1996 | 135 TWh |
| 1997 | 135 TWh |
| 1998 | 134 TWh |
| 1999 | 133 TWh |
| 2000 | 136 TWh |
| 2001 | 135 TWh |
| 2002 | 133 TWh |
| 2003 | 141 TWh |
| 2004 | 141 TWh |
| 2005 | 142 TWh |
| 2006 | 147 TWh |
| 2007 | 144 TWh |
| 2008 | 139 TWh |
| 2009 | 133 TWh |
| 2010 | 137 TWh |
| 2011 | 140 TWh |
| 2012 | 135 TWh |
| 2013 | 138 TWh |
| 2014 | 130 TWh |
| 2015 | 131 TWh |
| 2016 | 130 TWh |
| 2017 | 131 TWh |
| 2018 | 131 TWh |
| 2019 | 118 TWh |
| 2020 | 107 TWh |
| 2021 | 128 TWh |
| 2022 | 125 TWh |
| 2023 | 98.9 TWh |
| 2024 | 93.5 TWh |
| 2025 | 87.3 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Poland | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 97.0% | n/a |
| 1991 | 97.0% | n/a |
| 1992 | 96.9% | n/a |
| 1993 | 96.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 96.3% | n/a |
| 1995 | 96.2% | n/a |
| 1996 | 96.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 95.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 95.4% | n/a |
| 1999 | 95.2% | n/a |
| 2000 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 93.3% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 93.8% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 92.5% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 91.4% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 91.5% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 90.9% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 89.9% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 87.1% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 85.8% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 83.3% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 84.1% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 81.8% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 79.4% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 78.5% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 77.2% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 77.1% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 72.4% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 68.3% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 71.4% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 69.8% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 59.7% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 54.3% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 50.6% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87.3 TWh | 50.6% | 33.1% | 27.3 GW | 84.5 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 93.5 TWh | 54.3% | 34.2% | 27.9 GW | 90.4 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 98.9 TWh | 59.7% | 35.2% | 28.6 GW | 95.5 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 125 TWh | 69.8% | 35.6% | 29.1 GW | 121 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 128 TWh | 71.4% | 36.0% | 29.1 GW | 123 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 107 TWh | 68.3% | 35.4% | 29.4 GW | 104 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 118 TWh | 72.4% | 36.7% | 30.3 GW | 115 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 131 TWh | 77.1% | 38.0% | 29.2 GW | 127 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 131 TWh | 77.2% | 38.0% | 29.1 GW | 128 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 130 TWh | 78.5% | 37.8% | 28.6 GW | 127 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Poland
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 August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 6.26 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 7.24 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 8.17 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 8.69 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 8.92 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 8.75 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 7.30 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 5.93 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 5.68 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 5.13 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 6.26 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 5.59 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 6.07 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 7.08 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 7.94 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 8.16 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 9.39 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 7.88 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 7.99 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 6.60 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 6.56 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 6.60 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 6.11 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 6.50 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Poland can differ slightly from the annual totals.