Gas reserves in Ecuador
Ecuador: Gas reserves was 10.90 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador is 10.90 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Ecuador peaked at 121.76 billion cubic meters in 1982 and was at its lowest, 6.00 billion cubic meters, in 2014.
That places Ecuador 76th out of 214 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 110.74 billion cubic meters | 84.95 billion cubic meters | 121.76 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.15 billion cubic meters | 103.92 billion cubic meters | 112.98 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.97 billion cubic meters | 8.92 billion cubic meters | 103.92 billion cubic meters | 8 |
| 2010s | 8.66 billion cubic meters | 6.00 billion cubic meters | 10.99 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.90 billion cubic meters | 10.90 billion cubic meters | 10.90 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Ecuador
- Fuel imports 25.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.9% (2024)
- Gas production 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 17.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Ecuador?
- Gas reserves in Ecuador was 10.90 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 121.76 billion cubic meters in 1982.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 billion cubic meters in 2014.
- How does Ecuador rank for gas reserves?
- Ecuador ranks 76th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.