Gas reserves in Qatar
Qatar: Gas reserves was 23.86 trillion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Qatar, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 23.86 trillion cubic meters for gas reserves in 2021.
That represents a change of down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Qatar peaked at 25.78 trillion cubic meters in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.70 trillion cubic meters, in 1980.
That places Qatar 3rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 3.02 trillion cubic meters | 1.70 trillion cubic meters | 4.44 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.56 trillion cubic meters | 4.59 trillion cubic meters | 8.50 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.24 trillion cubic meters | 8.50 trillion cubic meters | 25.78 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.77 trillion cubic meters | 23.86 trillion cubic meters | 25.47 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.86 trillion cubic meters | 23.86 trillion cubic meters | 23.86 trillion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 1 Russia 47.81 trillion cubic meters compare
- 2 Iran 33.99 trillion cubic meters compare
- 4 United States 13.18 trillion cubic meters compare
- 5 Turkmenistan 11.33 trillion cubic meters compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 9.42 trillion cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Qatar?
- Gas reserves in Qatar was 23.86 trillion 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 25.78 trillion cubic meters in 2006.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.70 trillion cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Qatar rank for gas reserves?
- Qatar ranks 3rd out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.