* Soft brown coal also includes sub-bituminous coal.
BGR (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe) is the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Commodities.
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Global lignite production volume 2022, by leading country
In 2022, China produced a total of *** million metric tons of lignite, making it the largest lignite producing nation worldwide by a considerable margin. Indonesia, which ranked second that year, produced *** million metric tons of lignite.
Lignite, also known as brown coal, is a sedimentary rock formed by naturally compressed peat. With a carbon content of ** to ** percent, it is the lowest rank of coal due to its low heat content compared to other forms such as hard coal/anthracite.
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BGR. (February 26, 2024). Production of lignite worldwide in 2022, by leading country (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/264779/countries-with-the-largest-soft-brown-coal-production/
BGR. "Production of lignite worldwide in 2022, by leading country (in million metric tons)." Chart. February 26, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/264779/countries-with-the-largest-soft-brown-coal-production/
BGR. (2024). Production of lignite worldwide in 2022, by leading country (in million metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/264779/countries-with-the-largest-soft-brown-coal-production/
BGR. "Production of Lignite Worldwide in 2022, by Leading Country (in Million Metric Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 26 Feb 2024, /statistics/264779/countries-with-the-largest-soft-brown-coal-production/
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Production of lignite worldwide in 2022, by leading country (in million metric tons) [Graph], BGR, February 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/264779/countries-with-the-largest-soft-brown-coal-production/
