Coal reserves in Malaysia
Malaysia: Coal reserves was 226.00 million tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Coal reserves in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia stood at 226.00 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Malaysia peaked at 226.00 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 180.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
That places Malaysia 65th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 180.00 million tonnes | 180.00 million tonnes | 180.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 189.20 million tonnes | 180.00 million tonnes | 226.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 226.00 million tonnes | 226.00 million tonnes | 226.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2025)
- Gas production 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 11.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Malaysia?
- Coal reserves in Malaysia was 226.00 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 226.00 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Malaysia rank for coal reserves?
- Malaysia ranks 65th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.