Coal reserves in Portugal
Portugal: Coal reserves was 3.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Portugal, 2008–2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal reserves in Portugal is 3.00 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is down 91.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Portugal peaked at 36.00 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million tonnes, in 2014.
That places Portugal 81st 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 | 36.00 million tonnes | 36.00 million tonnes | 36.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.20 million tonnes | 3.00 million tonnes | 36.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.00 million tonnes | 3.00 million tonnes | 3.00 million tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Portugal?
- Coal reserves in Portugal was 3.00 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 36.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for coal reserves?
- Portugal ranks 81st out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.