Coal reserves in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Coal reserves was 0 tonnes in 2023. β¬ Flat
Coal reserves in Western Sahara, 2008β2023
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal reserves in Western Sahara is 0 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Over the whole period, coal reserves in Western Sahara peaked at 0 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
Western Sahara ranks 87th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Western Sahara
- 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)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 83.02 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Oil reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 100.0% (2009)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 0 terawatt-hours (2009)
- Oil production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal reserves in Western Sahara?
- Coal reserves in Western Sahara was 0 tonnes in 2023, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal reserves recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest coal reserves recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Western Sahara rank for coal reserves?
- Western Sahara ranks 87th out of 216 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Western Sahara data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β 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.