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Coal recoverable reserves (2023)

87/237 countries
World Total1.3trillion short tonsYear-over-year0.00%5-year change-0.05%
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Coal recoverable reserves (2023)

The United States leads the world in coal recoverable reserves at 273.2 billion short tons in 2023, followed by Russia (178.8 billion short tons) and China (173.1 billion short tons). Australia (164.8 billion short tons) and India (140.8 billion short tons) close out the top 5. Next up, Germany (39.0 billion short tons) and Indonesia (38.6 billion short tons). Ukraine (37.9 billion short tons), Kyrgyzstan (31.4 billion short tons), and Poland (30.6 billion short tons) round out the top ten. The gap across the top ten is wide: the United States has 8.9× the value of Poland (30.6 billion short tons). Four of the top ten are in Europe, with three from Eastern Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest coal recoverable reserves?
The United States has the highest coal recoverable reserves at 273.2 billion short tons as of 2023, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Which country has the lowest coal recoverable reserves?
Taiwan has the lowest coal recoverable reserves at 1.1 million short tons as of 2023, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What is the total coal recoverable reserves worldwide?
The combined coal recoverable reserves across 87 countries total 1.3 trillion short tons as of 2023, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Updated