Coal reserves in Uganda
Uganda: Coal reserves was 800.00 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal reserves in Uganda, 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 Uganda is 800.00 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Uganda peaked at 800.00 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
Uganda ranks 48th 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 480.00 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 800.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 800.00 million tonnes | 800.00 million tonnes | 800.00 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More energy & mining data for Uganda
- Fuel imports 15.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2024)
- 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 2.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Uganda?
- Coal reserves in Uganda was 800.00 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 800.00 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Uganda rank for coal reserves?
- Uganda ranks 48th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Uganda 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.