Coal reserves in Tanzania
Tanzania: Coal reserves was 1.41 billion tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is 1.41 billion tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 424.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Tanzania peaked at 1.41 billion tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 269.00 million tonnes, in 2008.
That places Tanzania 37th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 269.00 million tonnes | 269.00 million tonnes | 269.00 million tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 953.60 million tonnes | 269.00 million tonnes | 1.41 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 billion tonnes | 1.41 billion tonnes | 1.41 billion tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Tanzania
- Fuel imports 19.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.6% (2024)
- Gas production 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Tanzania?
- Coal reserves in Tanzania was 1.41 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.41 billion tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 269.00 million tonnes in 2008.
- How does Tanzania rank for coal reserves?
- Tanzania ranks 37th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 424.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.