Coal reserves in United States
United States: Coal reserves was 247.88 billion tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Coal reserves in United States, 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 United States is 247.88 billion tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in United States peaked at 248.94 billion tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 228.66 billion tonnes, in 2019.
That places United States 1st out of 216 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Coal reserves in United States, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 237.29 billion tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 236.37 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 235.43 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 234.62 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 233.73 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 232.88 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 232.02 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 231.24 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 230.60 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 229.93 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 229.28 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 228.66 billion tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 248.94 billion tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 248.94 billion tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 247.88 billion tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 247.88 billion tonnes | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 236.83 billion tonnes | 236.37 billion tonnes | 237.29 billion tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 231.84 billion tonnes | 228.66 billion tonnes | 235.43 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.41 billion tonnes | 247.88 billion tonnes | 248.94 billion tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for United States
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in United States?
- Coal reserves in United States was 247.88 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 248.94 billion tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.66 billion tonnes in 2019.
- How does United States rank for coal reserves?
- United States ranks 1st out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Is coal reserves rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States 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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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.