Coal reserves in Belgium
Belgium: Coal reserves was 4.10 billion tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Belgium, 2008–2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal reserves in Belgium is 4.10 billion tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Belgium peaked at 4.10 billion tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
That places Belgium 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.46 billion tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4.10 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.10 billion tonnes | 4.10 billion tonnes | 4.10 billion tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Belgium
- Fuel imports 16.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1615 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 13.75 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1615 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 13.75 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 11.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Belgium?
- Coal reserves in Belgium was 4.10 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 4.10 billion tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Belgium rank for coal reserves?
- Belgium ranks 21st out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Belgium 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.