Coal reserves in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Coal reserves was 28.50 billion tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Kyrgyzstan, 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 Kyrgyzstan is 28.50 billion tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,835.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 28.50 billion tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 971.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 9th of 216 countries on this measure, 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 | 971.00 million tonnes | 971.00 million tonnes | 971.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 17.49 billion tonnes | 971.00 million tonnes | 28.50 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.50 billion tonnes | 28.50 billion tonnes | 28.50 billion tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Kyrgyzstan
- Fuel imports 10.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 18.6% (2025)
- Gas production 0.3377 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 47 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3377 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 47 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 9.4% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 59.32 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Kyrgyzstan?
- Coal reserves in Kyrgyzstan was 28.50 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.50 billion tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 971.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for coal reserves?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 9th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,835.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.