Coal reserves in Nigeria
Nigeria: Coal reserves was 2.14 billion tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 2.14 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 523.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Nigeria peaked at 2.14 billion tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 344.00 million tonnes, in 2012.
Nigeria ranks 33rd of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 355.00 million tonnes | 355.00 million tonnes | 355.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.43 billion tonnes | 344.00 million tonnes | 2.14 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.14 billion tonnes | 2.14 billion tonnes | 2.14 billion tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- Fuel imports 38.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 88.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Nigeria?
- Coal reserves in Nigeria was 2.14 billion 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.14 billion tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 344.00 million tonnes in 2012.
- How does Nigeria rank for coal reserves?
- Nigeria ranks 33rd out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 523.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.