Gas reserves in Spain
Spain: Gas reserves was 2.55 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Spain, 1980–2021
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 Spain is 2.55 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Spain peaked at 99.11 billion cubic meters in 1981 and was at its lowest, 509.70 million cubic meters, in 2001.
That places Spain 94th out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 37.75 billion cubic meters | 707.92 million cubic meters | 99.11 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.73 billion cubic meters | 1.70 billion cubic meters | 22.94 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.08 billion cubic meters | 509.70 million cubic meters | 2.66 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 2.55 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Spain?
- Gas reserves in Spain was 2.55 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 99.11 billion cubic meters in 1981.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 509.70 million cubic meters in 2001.
- How does Spain rank for gas reserves?
- Spain ranks 94th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.