Gas reserves in Italy
Italy: Gas reserves was 45.76 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Italy, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Italy recorded 45.76 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Italy peaked at 373.78 billion cubic meters in 1995 and was at its lowest, 38.11 billion cubic meters, in 2018.
Italy ranks 63rd of 214 countries on this measure, 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 | 161.72 billion cubic meters | 99.11 billion cubic meters | 289.96 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 322.34 billion cubic meters | 228.57 billion cubic meters | 373.78 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 194.44 billion cubic meters | 94.15 billion cubic meters | 228.57 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 56.31 billion cubic meters | 38.11 billion cubic meters | 69.83 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.12 billion cubic meters | 45.76 billion cubic meters | 48.48 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 60 Rwanda 56.63 billion cubic meters compare
- 61 Afghanistan 49.55 billion cubic meters compare
- 62 Serbia 48.14 billion cubic meters compare
- 64 New Zealand 31.15 billion cubic meters compare
- 65 Denmark 29.53 billion cubic meters compare
- 66 Cote d'Ivoire 28.32 billion cubic meters compare
- 66 Mauritania 28.32 billion cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.01 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Italy?
- Gas reserves in Italy was 45.76 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 373.78 billion cubic meters in 1995.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.11 billion cubic meters in 2018.
- How does Italy rank for gas reserves?
- Italy ranks 63rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.