Gas reserves in Vietnam
Vietnam: Gas reserves was 699.43 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Vietnam, 1991–2021
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 Vietnam stood at 699.43 billion cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 263.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Vietnam peaked at 699.43 billion cubic meters in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.83 billion cubic meters, in 1991.
Vietnam ranks 27th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94.07 billion cubic meters | 2.83 billion cubic meters | 192.56 billion cubic meters | 9 |
| 2000s | 192.56 billion cubic meters | 192.56 billion cubic meters | 192.56 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.05 billion cubic meters | 192.56 billion cubic meters | 699.43 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 699.43 billion cubic meters | 699.43 billion cubic meters | 699.43 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 65.25 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Vietnam?
- Gas reserves in Vietnam was 699.43 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 699.43 billion cubic meters in 2012.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.83 billion cubic meters in 1991.
- How does Vietnam rank for gas reserves?
- Vietnam ranks 27th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 263.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.