Coal reserves in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Coal reserves was 3.26 billion tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Bangladesh, 2008–2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, coal reserves in Bangladesh stood at 3.26 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 1,012.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Bangladesh peaked at 3.26 billion tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 293.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
That places Bangladesh 24th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 293.00 million tonnes | 293.00 million tonnes | 293.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.07 billion tonnes | 293.00 million tonnes | 3.26 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 billion tonnes | 3.26 billion tonnes | 3.26 billion tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More energy & mining data for Bangladesh
- Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
- Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.1% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 74.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Bangladesh?
- Coal reserves in Bangladesh was 3.26 billion tonnes in 2023, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal reserves recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 3.26 billion tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 293.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Bangladesh rank for coal reserves?
- Bangladesh ranks 24th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,012.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Coal reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.