Gas reserves in Russia
Russia: Gas reserves was 47.81 trillion cubic meters in 2021. ▬ Flat
Gas reserves in Russia, 1997–2021
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 Russia is 47.81 trillion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Russia peaked at 48.14 trillion cubic meters in 1997 and was at its lowest, 47.57 trillion cubic meters, in 2002.
Russia ranks 1st of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48.14 trillion cubic meters | 48.14 trillion cubic meters | 48.14 trillion cubic meters | 3 |
| 2000s | 47.69 trillion cubic meters | 47.57 trillion cubic meters | 48.14 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.73 trillion cubic meters | 47.57 trillion cubic meters | 47.81 trillion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.81 trillion cubic meters | 47.81 trillion cubic meters | 47.81 trillion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More energy & mining data for Russia
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 7.4% (2021)
- Gas production 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 43.1% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 54.22 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Russia?
- Gas reserves in Russia was 47.81 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 48.14 trillion cubic meters in 1997.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.57 trillion cubic meters in 2002.
- How does Russia rank for gas reserves?
- Russia ranks 1st out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia 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.