Countries Most Dependent on Coal (2026) (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Cabo Verde leads with coal rents (% of gdp) of 17.18%.
Mongolia ranks #2 at 4.89%.
Mozambique ranks #3 at 3.78%.
South Africa ranks #4 at 2.44%.
India ranks #5 at 1.28%.
Top 25 Countries by Coal Rents (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Coal Rents (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cabo Verde | 17.18% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Mongolia | 4.89% | 2021 |
| 3 |  Mozambique | 3.78% | 2021 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 2.44% | 2021 |
| 5 |  India | 1.28% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Indonesia | 1.22% | 2021 |
| 7 |  Kazakhstan | 0.85% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Australia | 0.79% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Colombia | 0.73% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Mauritania | 0.67% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Russian Federation | 0.61% | 2021 |
| 12 |  China | 0.61% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Botswana | 0.50% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Tajikistan | 0.49% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Kosovo | 0.38% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Viet Nam | 0.38% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Ukraine | 0.34% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.30% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Zimbabwe | 0.29% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 0.26% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Poland | 0.25% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Serbia | 0.24% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Zambia | 0.23% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 0.21% | 2020 |
| 25 |  United States | 0.17% | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest coal rents (% of gdp) in 2021?
Cabo Verde has the highest coal rents (% of gdp) at 17.18% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 195 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.