Gas reserves in Taiwan
Taiwan: Gas reserves was 6.23 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
6.23 billion cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
83rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
76.46 billion cubic meters
in 1997
All-time low
6.23 billion cubic meters
in 2008
Years of data
42
1980–2021
Gas reserves in Taiwan, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2021, gas reserves in Taiwan stood at 6.23 billion cubic meters. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Taiwan peaked at 76.46 billion cubic meters in 1997 and was at its lowest, 6.23 billion cubic meters, in 2008.
That places Taiwan 83rd 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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 18.41 billion cubic meters | — |
| 1981 | 16.99 billion cubic meters | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 16.42 billion cubic meters | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 15.86 billion cubic meters | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 15.57 billion cubic meters | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 15.29 billion cubic meters | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 22.96 billion cubic meters | +50.2% |
| 1987 | 25.77 billion cubic meters | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 25.20 billion cubic meters | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 25.06 billion cubic meters | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 23.79 billion cubic meters | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 19.82 billion cubic meters | -16.7% |
| 1992 | 18.97 billion cubic meters | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 67.96 billion cubic meters | +258.2% |
| 1994 | 67.96 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 67.96 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 67.96 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 76.46 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 8.41 billion cubic meters | -89.0% |
| 2007 | 8.41 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | -25.9% |
| 2009 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 6.23 billion cubic meters | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.75 billion cubic meters | 15.29 billion cubic meters | 25.77 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.38 billion cubic meters | 18.97 billion cubic meters | 76.46 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.80 billion cubic meters | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 76.46 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 6.23 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 80 France 7.79 billion cubic meters compare
- 81 South Korea 7.08 billion cubic meters compare
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- 84 Jordan 6.03 billion cubic meters compare
- 85 Albania 5.69 billion cubic meters compare
- 86 Bulgaria 5.66 billion cubic meters compare
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More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 0.5874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate 19.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Taiwan?
- Gas reserves in Taiwan was 6.23 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 76.46 billion cubic meters in 1997.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.23 billion cubic meters in 2008.
- How does Taiwan rank for gas reserves?
- Taiwan ranks 83rd out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.