5 Countries with the Biggest Coal Reserves

In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries with the biggest coal reserves. For more countries, head on over to 20 Countries With the Biggest Coal Reserves.

5. Republic of India

Coal Reserves as of 2021:  million short tonnes

The Republic of India is a South Asian country that is the world’s second largest in terms of population and the third largest economy in purchasing power parity terms. Coal is the largest source for Indian electricity, and despite producing hefty amounts of it for itself, the country also has to import a lot of coal for its steel production requirements. India’s coal sector is controlled primarily by the government, with few large private players.