Coal reserves in Laos
Laos: Coal reserves was 62.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Laos, 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 Laos is 62.00 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is down 87.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Laos peaked at 503.00 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 62.00 million tonnes, in 2014.
That places Laos 74th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 503.00 million tonnes | 503.00 million tonnes | 503.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 238.40 million tonnes | 62.00 million tonnes | 503.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.00 million tonnes | 62.00 million tonnes | 62.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 71 Slovenia 95.00 million tonnes compare
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- 76 United Kingdom 26.00 million tonnes compare
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More energy & mining data for Laos
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 20.2% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.8% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Laos?
- Coal reserves in Laos was 62.00 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 503.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- How does Laos rank for coal reserves?
- Laos ranks 74th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.