Coal reserves in France
France: Coal reserves was 160.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in France, 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 France stood at 160.00 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in France peaked at 160.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
France ranks 68th 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.
Coal reserves in France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 160.00 million tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 160.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 160.00 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 317.00 million tonnes, 50% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 96.00 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 160.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.00 million tonnes | 160.00 million tonnes | 160.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More energy & mining data for France
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.2519 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in France?
- Coal reserves in France was 160.00 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 160.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does France rank for coal reserves?
- France ranks 68th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this France 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.