Gas reserves in Ghana
Ghana: Gas reserves was 22.65 billion cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Gas reserves in Ghana, 1984–2021
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 Ghana is 22.65 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Ghana peaked at 24.01 billion cubic meters in 1992 and was at its lowest, 113.27 million cubic meters, in 1984.
That places Ghana 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 33 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 113.27 million cubic meters | 113.27 million cubic meters | 113.27 million cubic meters | 3 |
| 1990s | 21.22 billion cubic meters | 6.20 billion cubic meters | 24.01 billion cubic meters | 8 |
| 2000s | 23.45 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 23.79 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 22.65 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 24.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 77.28 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Ghana?
- Gas reserves in Ghana was 22.65 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 24.01 billion cubic meters in 1992.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 113.27 million cubic meters in 1984.
- How does Ghana rank for gas reserves?
- Ghana ranks 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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.