Gas reserves in Jordan
Jordan: Gas reserves was 6.03 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Jordan, 1988–2021
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 Jordan stood at 6.03 billion cubic meters.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Jordan peaked at 28.01 billion cubic meters in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.64 billion cubic meters, in 1990.
That places Jordan 83rd 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 | 27.88 billion cubic meters | 27.75 billion cubic meters | 28.01 billion cubic meters | 2 |
| 1990s | 5.71 billion cubic meters | 1.64 billion cubic meters | 11.33 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.31 billion cubic meters | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 6.80 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 6.03 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Jordan
- Fuel imports 10.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Jordan?
- Gas reserves in Jordan was 6.03 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.01 billion cubic meters in 1988.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.64 billion cubic meters in 1990.
- How does Jordan rank for gas reserves?
- Jordan ranks 83rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.