What is coal reserves in Brazil?

Coal reserves in Brazil was 6.60 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 Brazil?

The highest recorded value was 6.60 billion tonnes in 2008.

What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Brazil?

The lowest recorded value was 6.60 billion tonnes in 2008.

How does Brazil rank for coal reserves?

Brazil ranks 17th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.

Is coal reserves rising or falling in Brazil?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Brazil 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.

Coal reserves in Brazil

Name: Coal reserves in Brazil
Creator: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Brazil: Coal reserves was 6.60 billion tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

6.60 billion tonnes

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

17th

of 216 countries

All-time high

6.60 billion tonnes

in 2008

All-time low

6.60 billion tonnes

in 2008

Years of data

2008–2023

Coal reserves in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at 6.60 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, coal reserves in Brazil peaked at 6.60 billion tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.60 billion tonnes, in 2008.

That places Brazil 17th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	2
2010s	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	10
2020s	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	6.60 billion tonnes	4

Countries ranked near Brazil

14 South Africa 9.89 billion tonnes compare
15 Serbia 7.11 billion tonnes compare
16 New Zealand 6.75 billion tonnes compare
18 Canada 6.58 billion tonnes compare
19 Eswatini 4.64 billion tonnes compare
20 Colombia 4.55 billion tonnes compare

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More energy & mining data for Brazil

Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.4% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is coal reserves in Brazil?: Coal reserves in Brazil was 6.60 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 Brazil?: The highest recorded value was 6.60 billion tonnes in 2008.
What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Brazil?: The lowest recorded value was 6.60 billion tonnes in 2008.
How does Brazil rank for coal reserves?: Brazil ranks 17th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
Is coal reserves rising or falling in Brazil?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Brazil 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

Indicator: Coal reserves
Unit: tonnes
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 216 places, 3,421 data points, 2008–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.