Oil reserves in Bolivia
Bolivia: Oil reserves was 38.30 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Bolivia, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Bolivia recorded 38.30 million cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021.
The figure is down 48.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Bolivia peaked at 73.93 million cubic meters in 2008 and was at its lowest, 16.53 million cubic meters, in 1982.
Bolivia ranks 54th of 215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.84 million cubic meters | 16.53 million cubic meters | 28.62 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.89 million cubic meters | 17.23 million cubic meters | 28.94 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.20 million cubic meters | 20.98 million cubic meters | 73.93 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.60 million cubic meters | 33.36 million cubic meters | 73.93 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.30 million cubic meters | 38.30 million cubic meters | 38.30 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Bolivia
- Fuel imports 29.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 43.6% (2024)
- Gas production 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 86.15 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 6,847 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Bolivia?
- Oil reserves in Bolivia was 38.30 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 73.93 million cubic meters in 2008.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.53 million cubic meters in 1982.
- How does Bolivia rank for oil reserves?
- Bolivia ranks 54th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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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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.