China's coal proved reserves amounted to roughly 143.2 billion metric tons in 2020. During the period in consideration, anthracite and bituminous reserves were greater than sub-bituminous and lignite reserves, and since 2016, this difference became even more noticeable. As of 2020, China's anthracite and bituminous reserves accounted for around 94 percent from the country's total coal reserves. China is one of the largest consumers of coal in the world and uses a high volume of coal-generated electricity.
Proved coal reserves in China from 2011 to 2020, by type* (in million metric tons)
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