Gas reserves in Brazil
Brazil: Gas reserves was 363.99 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Brazil, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2021, gas reserves in Brazil stood at 363.99 billion cubic meters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Brazil peaked at 471.08 billion cubic meters in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42.48 billion cubic meters, in 1980.
Brazil ranks 33rd of 214 countries on this measure, 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 | 74.32 billion cubic meters | 42.48 billion cubic meters | 104.77 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 142.31 billion cubic meters | 108.99 billion cubic meters | 227.64 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 274.43 billion cubic meters | 221.01 billion cubic meters | 365.00 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.88 billion cubic meters | 364.21 billion cubic meters | 471.08 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 366.45 billion cubic meters | 363.99 billion cubic meters | 368.91 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Brazil?
- Gas reserves in Brazil was 363.99 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 471.08 billion cubic meters in 2016.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.48 billion cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Brazil rank for gas reserves?
- Brazil ranks 33rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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About this data
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.