According to Global Energy Monitor (GEM), the total operating capacity of coal-fired power plants (PLTU) globally in 2024 reached 2,174 gigawatts (GW).
Capacity increased by 18.98 GW, or 0.88%, compared to 2023.
In 2024, China was the largest user of coal-fired power plants with a capacity of 1,174 GW.
Following China are India, the United States, Japan, Indonesia, South Africa, South Korea, Russia, Germany, and Poland, with capacities as shown in the graph.
Here is the breakdown of the proportion of coal-fired power plants in these 10 countries globally:
1. China: 54.01% (of the total operating capacity of coal-fired power plants globally)
2. India: 11.18%
3. United States: 8.93%
4. Japan: 2.54%
5. Indonesia: 2.51%
6. South Africa: 2.15%
7. South Korea: 1.89%
8. Russia: 1.72%
9. Germany: 1.49%
10. Poland: 1.28%