Gas reserves in Tanzania
Tanzania: Gas reserves was 6.51 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Tanzania, 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 Tanzania is 6.51 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Tanzania peaked at 116.10 billion cubic meters in 1988 and was at its lowest, 5.66 billion cubic meters, in 1983.
That places Tanzania 81st 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 | 42.88 billion cubic meters | 5.66 billion cubic meters | 116.10 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.93 billion cubic meters | 20.56 billion cubic meters | 116.10 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.83 billion cubic meters | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 27.75 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 6.51 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Tanzania
- Fuel imports 19.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.6% (2024)
- Gas production 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 21.59 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 314.84 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 70.94 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Tanzania?
- Gas reserves in Tanzania was 6.51 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 116.10 billion cubic meters in 1988.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.66 billion cubic meters in 1983.
- How does Tanzania rank for gas reserves?
- Tanzania ranks 81st out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.