The coal reserves of Africa

Africa Proved (Million tonnes in 2020)

South Africa is the top country by coal reserves proved among 2 countries. As of 2020, coal reserves proved in South Africa was 9,893 million tonnes that accounts for 95.17% of total coal reserves proved. The top 2 countries (others are Zimbabwe) account for 100.00% of it. The total coal reserves proved was estimated at 10,395 million tonnes in 2020.

South Africa	9,893	BP
Zimbabwe	502	BP

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