Gas reserves in Myanmar
Myanmar: Gas reserves was 637.13 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 637.13 billion cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is up 125.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Myanmar peaked at 637.13 billion cubic meters in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.82 billion cubic meters, in 1980.
That places Myanmar 29th out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 83.72 billion cubic meters | 3.82 billion cubic meters | 267.88 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 279.15 billion cubic meters | 264.76 billion cubic meters | 311.49 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 283.17 billion cubic meters | 283.17 billion cubic meters | 283.17 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 389.36 billion cubic meters | 283.17 billion cubic meters | 637.13 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 637.13 billion cubic meters | 637.13 billion cubic meters | 637.13 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Myanmar?
- Gas reserves in Myanmar was 637.13 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 637.13 billion cubic meters in 2017.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.82 billion cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Myanmar rank for gas reserves?
- Myanmar ranks 29th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.