Coal reserves in Libya
Libya: Coal reserves was 0 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
0 tonnes
World rank
87th
of 216 countries
All-time high
0 tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
16
2008–2023
Coal reserves in Libya, 2008–2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Libya recorded 0 tonnes for coal reserves in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Libya peaked at 0 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
Libya ranks 87th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Libya
- Fuel imports 13.1% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2019)
- Gas production 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 94.4% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Libya?
- Coal reserves in Libya was 0 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Libya rank for coal reserves?
- Libya ranks 87th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Libya 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.