Which country has the highest coal reserves?

The United States has the highest coal reserves at 273.24 billion short tons as of 2023.

Which country has the lowest coal reserves?

Taiwan has the lowest coal reserves at 1.1 million short tons as of 2023.

The global total for coal reserves is 1.29 trillion short tons as of 2023.

Poland has the 10th highest coal reserves among 87 countries with data in 2023.

How does Poland rank globally for coal reserves?: Poland has the 10th highest coal reserves among 87 countries with data in 2023.
Which country has the highest coal reserves?: The United States has the highest coal reserves at 273.24 billion short tons as of 2023.
Which country has the lowest coal reserves?: Taiwan has the lowest coal reserves at 1.1 million short tons as of 2023.
What is the global total for coal reserves?: The global total for coal reserves is 1.29 trillion short tons as of 2023.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration · Updated June 2026