Gas reserves in France
France: Gas reserves was 7.79 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in France, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
France recorded 7.79 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in France peaked at 178.40 billion cubic meters in 1980 and was at its lowest, 5.52 billion cubic meters, in 2012.
That places France 79th 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 | 75.39 billion cubic meters | 33.13 billion cubic meters | 178.40 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.26 billion cubic meters | 14.30 billion cubic meters | 37.49 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.62 billion cubic meters | 6.94 billion cubic meters | 14.41 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.26 billion cubic meters | 5.52 billion cubic meters | 10.70 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.90 billion cubic meters | 7.79 billion cubic meters | 8.01 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for France
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 4.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in France?
- Gas reserves in France was 7.79 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 178.40 billion cubic meters in 1980.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.52 billion cubic meters in 2012.
- How does France rank for gas reserves?
- France ranks 79th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.