Saudi Arabia vs Taiwan: Coal reserves
Saudi Arabia
0 tonnes
in 2023
Taiwan
999,998 tonnes
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
87th
Taiwan rank
85th
Coal reserves over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
How they compare
Taiwan currently reports 999,998 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 999,998 tonnes.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Taiwan has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 87th and Taiwan ranks 85th of 212 countries.
Taiwan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | Taiwan |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | 999,998 tonnes | Taiwan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coal reserves, Saudi Arabia or Taiwan?
- Taiwan, at 999,998 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coal reserves between Saudi Arabia and Taiwan?
- 999,998 tonnes, with Taiwan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Taiwan?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Taiwan rank globally for coal reserves?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 87th and Taiwan ranks 85th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Coal reserves. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proved reserves, measured in tonnes, are generally those quantities that can be recovered in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, according to geological and engineering information.