5 Countries with the Largest Coal Reserves in the World

In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 countries with the largest coal reserves in the world. If you wish to see our detailed analysis, you can go to 25 Countries with the Largest Coal Reserves in the World.

5. India

Total Proved Reserves: 111,052 Million Tonnes

10.3% of the total global coal reserves were held by India in 2020 since it had 111,052 million tonnes of proven coal reserves. Hence, India is one of the countries with the largest coal reserves in the world.

4. China

Total Proved Reserves: 143,197 Million Tonnes

China held 13.3% of the world’s total coal reserves in 2020. The country had total proven coal reserves of 143,197 million tonnes.

3. Australia

Total Proved Reserves: 150,227 Million Tonnes

In 2020, Australia held 150,227 million tonnes of proven coal reserves. The country ranks among other countries with the highest coal reserves globally.

2. Russia

Total Proved Reserves: 162,166 Million Tonnes

Russia ranks second among the countries which have the largest coal reserves. As reported by the Energy Institute, the proven coal reserves in the country were 15.1% of the global coal reserves in 2020 and amounted to 162,166 million tonnes.

1. The United States

Total Proved Reserves: 248,941 Million Tonnes

The United States ranks at the top of the 25 countries with the largest coal reserves in the world. In 2020, the country had proven coal reserves amounting to 248,941 million tonnes. The country held 23.2% of the total coal reserves in the world.

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