Gas reserves in Angola
Angola: Gas reserves was 343.00 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Angola, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gas reserves in Angola is 343.00 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.4% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Angola peaked at 422.29 billion cubic meters in 2019 and was at its lowest, 29.17 billion cubic meters, in 1982.
That places Angola 34th out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43.20 billion cubic meters | 29.17 billion cubic meters | 53.80 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.74 billion cubic meters | 45.87 billion cubic meters | 59.47 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.75 billion cubic meters | 45.87 billion cubic meters | 269.86 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 315.40 billion cubic meters | 271.84 billion cubic meters | 422.29 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 362.99 billion cubic meters | 343.00 billion cubic meters | 382.99 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Angola
- Fuel imports 20.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (2024)
- Gas production 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 94.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 73.5 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Angola?
- Gas reserves in Angola was 343.00 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 422.29 billion cubic meters in 2019.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.17 billion cubic meters in 1982.
- How does Angola rank for gas reserves?
- Angola ranks 34th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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.