Gas reserves in Jordan
Jordan: Gas reserves was 6.03 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
6.03 billion cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
84th
of 215 countries
All-time high
28.01 billion cubic meters
in 1988
All-time low
1.64 billion cubic meters
in 1990
Years of data
34
1988–2021
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 84th out of 215 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.
Gas reserves in Jordan, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 28.01 billion cubic meters | — |
| 1989 | 27.75 billion cubic meters | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 1.64 billion cubic meters | -94.1% |
| 1991 | 11.33 billion cubic meters | +589.7% |
| 1992 | 2.83 billion cubic meters | -75.0% |
| 1993 | 6.09 billion cubic meters | +115.0% |
| 1994 | 5.66 billion cubic meters | -7.0% |
| 1995 | 5.66 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 5.66 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 5.66 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 5.66 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 6.94 billion cubic meters | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 6.80 billion cubic meters | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 6.51 billion cubic meters | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 6.51 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6.51 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6.03 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 6.03 billion cubic meters is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.79 billion cubic meters, 1.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 6.03 billion cubic meters is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 478.56 billion cubic meters, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
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- 85 Albania 5.69 billion cubic meters compare
- 86 Bulgaria 5.66 billion cubic meters compare
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- 86 Somalia 5.66 billion cubic meters compare
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More energy & mining data for Jordan
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.229 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 10.9% (2024)
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 84th out of 215 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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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.