Oil reserves in Benin
Benin: Oil reserves was 1.27 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Benin, 1984–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Benin recorded 1.27 million cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Benin peaked at 15.90 million cubic meters in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1.27 million cubic meters, in 2007.
Benin ranks 92nd of 215 countries on this measure, 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 | 15.90 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.74 million cubic meters | 1.31 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.30 million cubic meters | 1.27 million cubic meters | 1.31 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 million cubic meters | 1.27 million cubic meters | 1.27 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.27 million cubic meters | 1.27 million cubic meters | 1.27 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Benin
- Fuel imports 13.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.1% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 58.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.3% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Benin?
- Oil reserves in Benin was 1.27 million cubic meters in 2021, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil reserves recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 15.90 million cubic meters in 1984.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 million cubic meters in 2007.
- How does Benin rank for oil reserves?
- Benin ranks 92nd out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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 Oil 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. Includes crude oil and lease condensate.