Coal reserves in Italy
Italy: Coal reserves was 610.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Italy, 2008–2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Italy recorded 610.00 million tonnes for coal reserves in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 3,488.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Italy peaked at 610.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 17.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
Italy ranks 52nd of 216 countries on this measure, 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 | 17.00 million tonnes | 17.00 million tonnes | 17.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 372.80 million tonnes | 17.00 million tonnes | 610.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 610.00 million tonnes | 610.00 million tonnes | 610.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Italy?
- Coal reserves in Italy was 610.00 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 610.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Italy rank for coal reserves?
- Italy ranks 52nd out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,488.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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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.