Coal reserves in Egypt
Egypt: Coal reserves was 182.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Egypt, 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 Egypt stood at 182.00 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 1,037.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Egypt peaked at 182.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 16.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
Egypt ranks 67th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 16.00 million tonnes | 16.00 million tonnes | 16.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 115.60 million tonnes | 16.00 million tonnes | 182.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 182.00 million tonnes | 182.00 million tonnes | 182.00 million tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 19.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Egypt?
- Coal reserves in Egypt was 182.00 million 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 182.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Egypt rank for coal reserves?
- Egypt ranks 67th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,037.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.