Reserves

Total recoverable reserves of coal around the world are estimated at 1,083 billion tons, enough to last approximately 210 years at current consumption levels.
Although coal deposits are widely distributed, 60 percent of the world’s recoverable reserves are located in three regions: the United States (25 percent), the former Soviet Union (23 percent), and China (12 percent). Another four countries—Australia, India, Germany, and South Africa— account for an additional 29 percent.
In 2001, these seven regions accounted for 80 percent of total world coal production.