Coal reserves in Myanmar
Myanmar: Coal reserves was 252.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 252.00 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 4,100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Myanmar peaked at 252.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
That places Myanmar 64th 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 | 6.00 million tonnes | 6.00 million tonnes | 6.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 153.60 million tonnes | 6.00 million tonnes | 252.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.00 million tonnes | 252.00 million tonnes | 252.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Myanmar?
- Coal reserves in Myanmar was 252.00 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 252.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Myanmar rank for coal reserves?
- Myanmar ranks 64th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.