Coal reserves in Ukraine
Ukraine: Coal reserves was 34.38 billion tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Coal reserves in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine is 34.38 billion tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Ukraine peaked at 34.38 billion tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 34.38 billion tonnes, in 2008.
That places Ukraine 8th out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 34.38 billion tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
More energy & mining data for Ukraine
- Fuel imports 12.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.2% (2024)
- Gas production 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 0.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Ukraine?
- Coal reserves in Ukraine was 34.38 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 34.38 billion tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.38 billion tonnes in 2008.
- How does Ukraine rank for coal reserves?
- Ukraine ranks 8th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.