Coal production in the country during the year 2016-17 was 662.77 million tonne (MT) as compared to 639.23 MTs during 2015-16.
Annual Coal Production from 2010-11
| Year | Coal Production (MT) |
| 2010-11 | 532.69 |
| 2011-12 | 539.95 |
| 2012-13 | 556.40 |
| 2013-14 | 565.77 |
| 2014-15 | 609.18 |
| 2015-16 | 639.23 |
| 2016-17 | 662.77 |
Coal Production from 1970-71
| Year | Coal Production (MT) |
| 1970-71 | 72.95 |
| 1980-81 | 113.91 |
| 1990-91 | 214.05 |
| 2000-01 | 313.69 |
| 2010-11 | 532.69 |