In 2022, coal primary consumption for Australia was 116,523 thousand short tons. Coal primary consumption of Australia fell gradually from 139,781 thousand short tons in 2003 to 116,523 thousand short tons in 2022.
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| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 116,523 | 6.01% |
| 2021 | 109,921 | 2.82% |
| 2020 | 106,909 | -4.55% |
| 2019 | 112,009 | -3.73% |
| 2018 | 116,348 | -4.37% |
| 2017 | 121,663 | -3.64% |
| 2016 | 126,265 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 124,698 | 4.71% |
| 2014 | 119,086 | -4.71% |
| 2013 | 124,974 | -8.66% |
| 2012 | 136,817 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 137,744 |