Global Coal Share in Electricity Generation
This dataset contains historical statistics showing the percentage share of electricity generated from coal across countries and regional groupings over time.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country or regional entity for which the electricity generation statistics are reported. |
| Code | string | Yes | ISO three-letter country code corresponding to the entity. May be missing for regional groupings or aggregated entities. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year representing the time period of the electricity generation data. |
| Coal - % electricity | float | No | Percentage share of total electricity generation that comes from coal-fired power sources for the given entity and year. |
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About This Dataset
The dataset records the proportion of electricity generated from coal as a percentage of total electricity production for various countries and regional entities. Each record corresponds to a specific entity and year, allowing users to analyze how coal’s contribution to electricity generation has changed over time. The dataset includes ISO country codes where available and covers multiple decades of energy data, enabling comparisons between regions and countries regarding their reliance on coal-fired power generation.
Data Quality
The dataset is structurally consistent with four columns and numeric values for coal electricity share. Some records have missing values in the country code column, typically for regional aggregates or group entities. Year values and percentage metrics are complete with no missing values.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, climate policy research, cross-country comparison of coal dependency, electricity generation trend studies, environmental impact assessments, and academic research on global energy systems.
Limitations
The dataset provides only the percentage share of coal in electricity generation and does not include absolute electricity production values. Some entries represent regional groupings rather than individual countries, and missing ISO codes may limit certain automated geographic analyses.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from international energy statistics databases and national energy reports. Coal generation share was calculated as the percentage of total electricity produced from coal-fired sources for each country or region per year.
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Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: CC-BY 4.0 — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.