Gas reserves in Mexico
Mexico: Gas reserves was 180.32 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Mexico, 1980–2021
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 Mexico is 180.32 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Mexico peaked at 2.18 trillion cubic meters in 1985 and was at its lowest, 180.32 billion cubic meters, in 2020.
Mexico ranks 43rd 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 | 2.07 trillion cubic meters | 1.67 trillion cubic meters | 2.18 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.96 trillion cubic meters | 1.80 trillion cubic meters | 2.08 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 527.06 billion cubic meters | 248.51 billion cubic meters | 860.66 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 378.77 billion cubic meters | 186.69 billion cubic meters | 490.33 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.32 billion cubic meters | 180.32 billion cubic meters | 180.32 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 40 Syria 240.69 billion cubic meters compare
- 41 Papua New Guinea 183.12 billion cubic meters compare
- 42 United Kingdom 180.66 billion cubic meters compare
- 44 Israel 176.02 billion cubic meters compare
- 45 Equatorial Guinea 139.01 billion cubic meters compare
- 46 Thailand 138.24 billion cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Mexico
- Fuel imports 5.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2025)
- Gas production 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Mexico?
- Gas reserves in Mexico was 180.32 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 trillion cubic meters in 1985.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 180.32 billion cubic meters in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for gas reserves?
- Mexico ranks 43rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.