Gas reserves in Peru
Peru: Gas reserves was 300.16 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Peru, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Peru recorded 300.16 billion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.7% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Peru peaked at 455.65 billion cubic meters in 2018 and was at its lowest, 17.64 billion cubic meters, in 1989.
That places Peru 36th 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 | 27.83 billion cubic meters | 17.64 billion cubic meters | 34.04 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.31 billion cubic meters | 18.41 billion cubic meters | 200.54 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 265.23 billion cubic meters | 245.08 billion cubic meters | 337.76 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 397.80 billion cubic meters | 334.14 billion cubic meters | 455.65 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.44 billion cubic meters | 300.16 billion cubic meters | 364.72 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Peru
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 47.8% (2024)
- Gas production 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Peru?
- Gas reserves in Peru was 300.16 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 455.65 billion cubic meters in 2018.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.64 billion cubic meters in 1989.
- How does Peru rank for gas reserves?
- Peru ranks 36th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.