Gas reserves in Congo
Congo: Gas reserves was 283.99 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Congo, 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 Congo is 283.99 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Congo peaked at 285.04 billion cubic meters in 2014 and was at its lowest, 57.00 billion cubic meters, in 1980.
Congo ranks 38th 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 | 69.51 billion cubic meters | 57.00 billion cubic meters | 74.02 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 91.22 billion cubic meters | 77.02 billion cubic meters | 122.02 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.63 billion cubic meters | 115.02 billion cubic meters | 180.04 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 258.41 billion cubic meters | 182.02 billion cubic meters | 285.04 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 284.49 billion cubic meters | 283.99 billion cubic meters | 284.98 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2023)
- Gas production 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 38.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Congo?
- Gas reserves in Congo was 283.99 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 285.04 billion cubic meters in 2014.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.00 billion cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Congo rank for gas reserves?
- Congo ranks 38th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.