Gas reserves in Albania
Albania: Gas reserves was 5.69 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
5.69 billion cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
85th
of 215 countries
All-time high
19.82 billion cubic meters
in 1993
All-time low
821.19 million cubic meters
in 2014
Years of data
42
1980–2021
Gas reserves in Albania, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Albania recorded 5.69 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
That represents a change of up 570.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Albania peaked at 19.82 billion cubic meters in 1993 and was at its lowest, 821.19 million cubic meters, in 2014.
That places Albania 85th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gas reserves in Albania, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 8.01 billion cubic meters | — |
| 1981 | 6.99 billion cubic meters | -12.7% |
| 1982 | 6.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 6.00 billion cubic meters | -14.2% |
| 1984 | 5.01 billion cubic meters | -16.5% |
| 1985 | 5.01 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.99 billion cubic meters | -20.3% |
| 1987 | 3.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.00 billion cubic meters | -24.8% |
| 1991 | 3.00 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 18.97 billion cubic meters | +532.1% |
| 1993 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 9.91 billion cubic meters | -50.0% |
| 1995 | 1.98 billion cubic meters | -80.0% |
| 1996 | 1.98 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.98 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 849.50 million cubic meters | -70.0% |
| 2007 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 849.50 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 821.19 million cubic meters | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 821.19 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 821.19 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 821.19 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 821.19 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 5.69 billion cubic meters | +593.1% |
| 2020 | 5.69 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 5.69 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 5.69 billion cubic meters is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.79 billion cubic meters, 1.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Albania's 5.69 billion cubic meters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.96 billion cubic meters, 1.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.40 billion cubic meters | 3.99 billion cubic meters | 8.01 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.63 billion cubic meters | 1.98 billion cubic meters | 19.82 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 billion cubic meters | 849.50 million cubic meters | 2.83 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 billion cubic meters | 821.19 million cubic meters | 5.69 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.69 billion cubic meters | 5.69 billion cubic meters | 5.69 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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- 86 Bulgaria 5.66 billion cubic meters compare
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More energy & mining data for Albania
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Albania?
- Gas reserves in Albania was 5.69 billion cubic meters in 2021, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas reserves recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 19.82 billion cubic meters in 1993.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 821.19 million cubic meters in 2014.
- How does Albania rank for gas reserves?
- Albania ranks 85th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 570.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proved reserves, measured in cubic meters, 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.