Gas reserves in Spain
Spain: Gas reserves was 2.55 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.55 billion cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
95th
of 215 countries
All-time high
99.11 billion cubic meters
in 1981
All-time low
509.70 million cubic meters
in 2001
Years of data
42
1980–2021
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 95th out of 215 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.
Gas reserves in Spain, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 56.63 billion cubic meters | — |
| 1981 | 99.11 billion cubic meters | +75.0% |
| 1982 | 707.92 million cubic meters | -99.3% |
| 1983 | 54.93 billion cubic meters | +7660.0% |
| 1984 | 63.01 billion cubic meters | +14.7% |
| 1985 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | -68.5% |
| 1986 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 22.65 billion cubic meters | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 16.99 billion cubic meters | -25.0% |
| 1989 | 23.79 billion cubic meters | +40.0% |
| 1990 | 22.94 billion cubic meters | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 22.09 billion cubic meters | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 20.95 billion cubic meters | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 18.97 billion cubic meters | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 16.99 billion cubic meters | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 16.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 16.99 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.70 billion cubic meters | -90.0% |
| 2000 | 1.70 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 509.70 million cubic meters | -70.0% |
| 2002 | 509.70 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2.66 billion cubic meters | +422.2% |
| 2004 | 2.66 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.55 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 2.55 billion cubic meters is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.96 billion cubic meters, 64% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 92 Turkey 3.79 billion cubic meters compare
- 93 Hungary 3.74 billion cubic meters compare
- 94 Belarus 2.83 billion cubic meters compare
- 96 Morocco 1.44 billion cubic meters compare
- 97 Benin 1.13 billion cubic meters compare
- 98 Democratic Republic of Congo 991.09 million cubic meters compare
- 98 Greece 991.09 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
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 95th out of 215 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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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.