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Countries with the biggest drop in coal power share
Hong Kong has the lowest value with −42.8 pp, ahead of Israel (−42 pp) and Greece (−38.6 pp). The world figure is −5.7 pp. 60 countries ranked, latest data 2025.
Which countries are phasing out coal power fastest? This ranking shows the drop in coal's share of electricity, in percentage points, over the last ten years. The UK, Greece, Spain, Chile and several other countries cut coal by 20–40 points in a decade, replacing it mainly with wind, solar and gas.
Ranking rule. Countries and territories that generate less than 1 TWh of electricity a year (mostly small islands) are left out, because one diesel generator or one solar farm can swing their shares by tens of points. Values older than 2020 are also excluded. Only countries whose coal share fell over the decade are listed.
Full ranking
| # | Country | Continent | Coal share change (10 yr) (pp) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong | Asia | −42.8 | 2024 |
| 2 | Israel | Asia | −42 | 2025 |
| 3 | Greece | Europe | −38.6 | 2025 |
| 4 | Réunion | Africa | −32 | 2023 |
| 5 | Netherlands | Europe | −29.1 | 2025 |
| 6 | Poland | Europe | −29 | 2025 |
| 7 | Portugal | Europe | −28.8 | 2025 |
| 8 | North Macedonia | Europe | −27.8 | 2025 |
| 9 | Montenegro | Europe | −25.9 | 2025 |
| 10 | Bulgaria | Europe | −23.7 | 2025 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | Europe | −22.3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Denmark | Europe | −22 | 2025 |
| 13 | Germany | Europe | −22 | 2025 |
| 14 | Australia | Oceania | −21.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | Chile | South America | −19.7 | 2025 |
| 16 | Ukraine | Europe | −19.5 | 2022 |
| 17 | Spain | Europe | −18.2 | 2025 |
| 18 | Guadeloupe | North America | −17.9 | 2023 |
| 19 | United States | North America | −16.8 | 2025 |
| 20 | Ireland | Europe | −16.8 | 2025 |
| 21 | Kazakhstan | Asia | −16.4 | 2025 |
| 22 | Hungary | Europe | −15.7 | 2025 |
| 23 | Croatia | Europe | −15.6 | 2025 |
| 24 | China | Asia | −15.2 | 2025 |
| 25 | Slovenia | Europe | −14.9 | 2025 |
| 26 | Czechia | Europe | −14.6 | 2025 |
| 27 | Romania | Europe | −14.2 | 2025 |
| 28 | Italy | Europe | −14 | 2025 |
| 29 | South Korea | Asia | −11.3 | 2025 |
| 30 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | −10.3 | 2025 |
| 31 | Taiwan | Asia | −10.2 | 2025 |
| 32 | Slovakia | Europe | −9.6 | 2025 |
| 33 | South Africa | Africa | −9.6 | 2025 |
| 34 | Mexico | North America | −7.8 | 2025 |
| 35 | Finland | Europe | −7.3 | 2025 |
| 36 | Serbia | Europe | −7.2 | 2025 |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | Asia | −6.2 | 2025 |
| 38 | Mongolia | Asia | −6.1 | 2025 |
| 39 | India | Asia | −6 | 2025 |
| 40 | Canada | North America | −5.7 | 2025 |
| 41 | Austria | Europe | −4.8 | 2025 |
| 42 | Panama | North America | −3.7 | 2024 |
| 43 | Mauritius | Africa | −3.6 | 2024 |
| 44 | North Korea | Asia | −3.2 | 2024 |
| 45 | Belgium | Europe | −3 | 2025 |
| 46 | Colombia | South America | −2.9 | 2025 |
| 47 | Brazil | South America | −2.4 | 2025 |
| 48 | Japan | Asia | −1.9 | 2025 |
| 49 | Guatemala | North America | −1.8 | 2024 |
| 50 | France | Europe | −1.8 | 2025 |
| 51 | Zimbabwe | Africa | −1.7 | 2024 |
| 52 | New Zealand | Oceania | −1.7 | 2025 |
| 53 | Thailand | Asia | −1.6 | 2025 |
| 54 | Honduras | North America | −1.1 | 2024 |
| 55 | Peru | South America | −0.8 | 2025 |
| 56 | Kyrgyzstan | Asia | −0.7 | 2025 |
| 57 | Singapore | Asia | −0.3 | 2025 |
| 58 | Sweden | Europe | −0.2 | 2025 |
| 59 | Belarus | Europe | −0.1 | 2025 |
| 60 | Norway | Europe | −0 | 2025 |
| World | −5.7 |
Leaders by continent
Africa
- Réunion−32 pp
- South Africa−9.6 pp
- Mauritius−3.6 pp
Asia
- Hong Kong−42.8 pp
- Israel−42 pp
- Kazakhstan−16.4 pp
Europe
- Greece−38.6 pp
- Netherlands−29.1 pp
- Poland−29 pp
North America
- Guadeloupe−17.9 pp
- United States−16.8 pp
- Mexico−7.8 pp
Oceania
- Australia−21.1 pp
- New Zealand−1.7 pp
Coal share change (10 yr): frequently asked questions
Which country has the lowest coal share change (10 yr)?
Hong Kong, at −42.8 pp (2024). The rest of the top five: Israel −42 pp, Greece −38.6 pp, Réunion −32 pp, and Netherlands −29.1 pp.
What is the world average coal share change (10 yr)?
The world figure is −5.7 pp (2025). 40 of the 60 ranked countries are below it (better); the median country sits at −10.2 pp.
Which continent leads on coal share change (10 yr)?
North America (−20 pp) leads among continents, while South America (−2.2 pp) trails. Continental leaders: Africa: Réunion; Asia: Hong Kong; Europe: Greece; North America: Guadeloupe; South America: Chile; Oceania: Australia.
What does “Coal share change (10 yr)” measure?
The fall in coal's share of electricity over the last ten years, in percentage points. Countries and territories that generate less than 1 TWh of electricity a year (mostly small islands) are left out, because one diesel generator or one solar farm can swing their shares by tens of points. Values older than 2020 are also excluded. Only countries whose coal share fell over the decade are listed.
Why measure change in percentage points?
Percentage points (pp) show the absolute shift in the mix: going from 2% to 12% is +10 pp. Percentage growth would make tiny starting values look enormous. A jump from 0.1% to 1% is “+900%” but changes very little.
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Sources & references
- Our World in Data: Energy dataset (CC BY 4.0) — compiled from the sources below
- Ember: Yearly Electricity Data — generation, shares, carbon intensity
- Energy Institute: Statistical Review of World Energy — primary energy, fossil production
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: International Energy Data — gap-filling for smaller countries