Gas reserves in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Gas reserves was 24.92 billion cubic meters in 2021. ▬ Flat
Gas reserves in Ethiopia, 1988–2021
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 Ethiopia is 24.92 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Ethiopia peaked at 25.00 billion cubic meters in 1988 and was at its lowest, 22.65 billion cubic meters, in 1990.
That places Ethiopia 69th out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.00 billion cubic meters | 25.00 billion cubic meters | 25.00 billion cubic meters | 2 |
| 1990s | 24.01 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 24.92 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More energy & mining data for Ethiopia
- Fuel imports 15.4% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 72.05 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Ethiopia?
- Gas reserves in Ethiopia was 24.92 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.00 billion cubic meters in 1988.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.65 billion cubic meters in 1990.
- How does Ethiopia rank for gas reserves?
- Ethiopia ranks 69th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.