Natural gas rents in Other small states
Other small states: Natural gas rents was 1.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Natural gas rents in Other small states, 1971–2021
Source: The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural gas rents in Other small states is 1.8%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 33.7% on the previous year and up 123.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural gas rents in Other small states peaked at 6.5% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
That places Other small states 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural gas rents in Other small states, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.1% | +146.6% |
| 1973 | 0.3% | +397.0% |
| 1974 | 3.2% | +949.8% |
| 1975 | 6.3% | +98.5% |
| 1976 | 6.5% | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 5.6% | -13.9% |
| 1978 | 5.4% | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 3.8% | -29.0% |
| 1981 | 1.6% | -57.3% |
| 1982 | 0.6% | -65.7% |
| 1983 | 1.3% | +125.9% |
| 1984 | 1.6% | +29.1% |
| 1985 | 2.0% | +22.7% |
| 1986 | 2.9% | +43.8% |
| 1987 | 2.0% | -32.0% |
| 1988 | 1.5% | -23.9% |
| 1989 | 1.6% | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 1.8% | +17.0% |
| 1991 | 1.5% | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 1.4% | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.8% | +30.8% |
| 1994 | 2.1% | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 1.9% | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 1.9% | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 2.0% | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 1.2% | -39.2% |
| 1999 | 1.3% | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | +24.7% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 1.2% | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 0.7% | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | +36.6% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | +103.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -36.7% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +33.4% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +33.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Other small states
- 4 Uzbekistan 11.0% compare
- 5 Papua New Guinea 9.1% compare
- 6 Iran, Islamic Republic of 8.8% compare
- 7 Azerbaijan 8.6% compare
- 8 Algeria 8.0% compare
- 9 Turkmenistan 7.6% compare
- 10 Equatorial Guinea 6.6% compare
More energy & mining data for Other small states
- Fuel imports 19.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.6% (2024)
- Fuel exports 23.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.7% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 3.5% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 57.6% (2024)
- Combustible renewables and waste 16.7% (2023)
- Electricity production from oil sources 0.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural gas rents in Other small states?
- Natural gas rents in Other small states was 1.8% in 2021, according to The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest natural gas rents recorded in Other small states?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 1976.
- What is the lowest natural gas rents recorded in Other small states?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does Other small states rank for natural gas rents?
- Other small states ranks 7th out of 47 groups with data for 2021.
- Is natural gas rents rising or falling in Other small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Other small states data come from?
- The figures come from The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB), published as part of Natural gas rents (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Natural gas rents are the difference between the value of natural gas production at regional prices and total costs of production.