Coal reserves in Niger
Niger: Coal reserves was 90.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 90.00 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 1,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Niger peaked at 90.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
Niger ranks 72nd of 216 countries on this measure, 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 | 56.40 million tonnes | 6.00 million tonnes | 90.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.00 million tonnes | 90.00 million tonnes | 90.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 69 Madagascar 150.00 million tonnes compare
- 70 Morocco 96.00 million tonnes compare
- 71 Slovenia 95.00 million tonnes compare
- 73 Afghanistan 66.00 million tonnes compare
- 74 Laos 62.00 million tonnes compare
More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 88.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 45.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Niger?
- Coal reserves in Niger was 90.00 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 90.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Niger rank for coal reserves?
- Niger ranks 72nd out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.