Vietnam Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Vietnam generated 157 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 47.8% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 9th largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.1% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Vietnam generated 157 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 47.8% of Vietnam's electricity in 2025.
- Vietnam was the 9th largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Vietnam's coal generation in 2025 was 28% higher than in 2020, when it was 123 TWh.
- Vietnam's coal generation in 2025 was 178% higher than in 2015, when it was 56.5 TWh.
- 2025 was Vietnam's highest year for coal generation in Ember's records, which start in 1985.
- Vietnam's coal share in 2025 was above the world share of 33.1%.
- Vietnam had 27.7 GW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in Vietnam emitted 135 MtCO2 in 2025, 90% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 157 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Vietnam's electricity | 47.8% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 9 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 27.7 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 135 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.30 TWh |
| 1986 | 2.66 TWh |
| 1987 | 3.06 TWh |
| 1988 | 3.44 TWh |
| 1989 | 2.73 TWh |
| 1990 | 2.00 TWh |
| 1991 | 1.37 TWh |
| 1992 | 850 GWh |
| 1993 | 640 GWh |
| 1994 | 1.07 TWh |
| 1995 | 2.02 TWh |
| 1996 | 2.38 TWh |
| 1997 | 3.32 TWh |
| 1998 | 3.48 TWh |
| 1999 | 2.92 TWh |
| 2000 | 3.14 TWh |
| 2001 | 3.22 TWh |
| 2002 | 4.88 TWh |
| 2003 | 7.24 TWh |
| 2004 | 7.17 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.0 TWh |
| 2006 | 12.2 TWh |
| 2007 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2008 | 12.3 TWh |
| 2009 | 12.5 TWh |
| 2010 | 15.9 TWh |
| 2011 | 19.9 TWh |
| 2012 | 21.3 TWh |
| 2013 | 24.0 TWh |
| 2014 | 34.9 TWh |
| 2015 | 56.5 TWh |
| 2016 | 68.4 TWh |
| 2017 | 67.7 TWh |
| 2018 | 91.7 TWh |
| 2019 | 120 TWh |
| 2020 | 123 TWh |
| 2021 | 118 TWh |
| 2022 | 104 TWh |
| 2023 | 130 TWh |
| 2024 | 153 TWh |
| 2025 | 157 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Vietnam | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 45.5% | n/a |
| 1986 | 48.1% | n/a |
| 1987 | 50.7% | n/a |
| 1988 | 50.7% | n/a |
| 1989 | 35.0% | n/a |
| 1990 | 23.1% | n/a |
| 1991 | 14.8% | n/a |
| 1992 | 8.8% | n/a |
| 1993 | 6.0% | n/a |
| 1994 | 8.7% | n/a |
| 1995 | 13.8% | n/a |
| 1996 | 14.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 17.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 16.1% | n/a |
| 1999 | 12.4% | n/a |
| 2000 | 11.8% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 10.5% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 13.6% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 15.5% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 21.1% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 21.1% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 19.3% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 17.3% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 15.4% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 17.3% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 19.7% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 18.5% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 19.3% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 24.7% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 34.9% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 38.2% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 34.8% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 42.2% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 50.7% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 50.1% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 46.3% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 38.9% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 49.2% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 47.8% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 TWh | 47.8% | 33.1% | 27.7 GW | 135 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 153 TWh | 49.2% | 34.2% | 27.1 GW | 132 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 130 TWh | 46.0% | 35.2% | 26.3 GW | 112 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 104 TWh | 38.9% | 35.6% | 24.4 GW | 90.2 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 118 TWh | 46.3% | 36.0% | 22.5 GW | 103 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 123 TWh | 50.1% | 35.4% | 20.1 GW | 107 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 120 TWh | 50.7% | 36.7% | 18.8 GW | 105 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 91.7 TWh | 42.2% | 38.0% | 17.6 GW | 80.2 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 67.7 TWh | 34.8% | 38.0% | 15.5 GW | 59.6 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 68.4 TWh | 38.2% | 37.8% | 13.2 GW | 60.5 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Vietnam
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2025Monthly statistics through October 2025, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2023-11 | 9.93 TWh |
| 2023-12 | 10.3 TWh |
| 2024-01 | 12.8 TWh |
| 2024-02 | 14.5 TWh |
| 2024-03 | 12.8 TWh |
| 2024-04 | 16.9 TWh |
| 2024-05 | 17.1 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 10.1 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 9.17 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 9.70 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 10.7 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 11.2 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 10.5 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 12.9 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 11.9 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 15.8 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 15.8 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 12.2 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 9.45 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 11.7 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 9.17 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 9.38 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2025. Monthly figures for Vietnam can differ slightly from the annual totals.