Gas reserves in Oman
Oman: Gas reserves was 651.29 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Oman, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Oman recorded 651.29 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
That represents a change of down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Oman peaked at 884.00 billion cubic meters in 2019 and was at its lowest, 56.63 billion cubic meters, in 1980.
That places Oman 28th 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 | 148.37 billion cubic meters | 56.63 billion cubic meters | 269.01 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 556.64 billion cubic meters | 203.88 billion cubic meters | 849.50 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 832.79 billion cubic meters | 804.65 billion cubic meters | 849.50 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 748.27 billion cubic meters | 504.61 billion cubic meters | 884.00 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 651.29 billion cubic meters | 651.29 billion cubic meters | 651.29 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Oman
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Oman?
- Gas reserves in Oman was 651.29 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 884.00 billion cubic meters in 2019.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.63 billion cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Oman rank for gas reserves?
- Oman ranks 28th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.