Gas reserves in Israel
Israel: Gas reserves was 176.02 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Israel, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2021, gas reserves in Israel stood at 176.02 billion cubic meters.
That represents a change of down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Israel peaked at 270.68 billion cubic meters in 2012 and was at its lowest, 226.53 million cubic meters, in 1985.
Israel ranks 44th 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 | 1.34 billion cubic meters | 226.53 million cubic meters | 2.83 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 334.14 million cubic meters | 254.85 million cubic meters | 424.75 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.63 billion cubic meters | 283.17 million cubic meters | 41.63 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 189.19 billion cubic meters | 30.44 billion cubic meters | 270.68 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 176.02 billion cubic meters | 176.02 billion cubic meters | 176.02 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 41 Papua New Guinea 183.12 billion cubic meters compare
- 42 United Kingdom 180.66 billion cubic meters compare
- 43 Mexico 180.32 billion cubic meters compare
- 45 Equatorial Guinea 139.01 billion cubic meters compare
- 46 Thailand 138.24 billion cubic meters compare
- 47 Cameroon 135.07 billion cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Israel
- Fuel imports 10.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.3% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.78 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Israel?
- Gas reserves in Israel was 176.02 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 270.68 billion cubic meters in 2012.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.53 million cubic meters in 1985.
- How does Israel rank for gas reserves?
- Israel ranks 44th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.