What is oil reserves in Chad?

Oil reserves in Chad was 238.48 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 Chad?

The highest recorded value was 238.48 million cubic meters in 2006.

What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Chad?

The lowest recorded value was 238.48 million cubic meters in 2006.

How does Chad rank for oil reserves?

Chad ranks 38th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.

Is oil reserves rising or falling in Chad?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Chad 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.

Oil reserves in Chad

Name: Oil reserves in Chad
Creator: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chad: Oil reserves was 238.48 million cubic meters in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)

238.48 million cubic meters

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

38th

of 215 countries

All-time high

238.48 million cubic meters

in 2006

All-time low

238.48 million cubic meters

in 2006

Years of data

2006–2021

Oil reserves in Chad, 2006–2021

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.

Analysis

In 2021, oil reserves in Chad stood at 238.48 million cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, oil reserves in Chad peaked at 238.48 million cubic meters in 2006 and was at its lowest, 238.48 million cubic meters, in 2006.

Chad ranks 38th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	4
2010s	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	10
2020s	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	238.48 million cubic meters	2

Countries ranked near Chad

35 Australia 388.88 million cubic meters compare
36 Colombia 323.70 million cubic meters compare
37 Gabon 317.98 million cubic meters compare
39 Brunei 174.89 million cubic meters compare
39 Equatorial Guinea 174.89 million cubic meters compare
41 Peru 136.55 million cubic meters compare

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More energy & mining data for Chad

Fuel imports 17.9% (1995)
Ores and metals imports 0.6% (1995)
Ores and metals exports 0.8% (1975)
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 7.9% (1975)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 23.6% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.1% (2022)

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Frequently asked questions

What is oil reserves in Chad?: Oil reserves in Chad was 238.48 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 Chad?: The highest recorded value was 238.48 million cubic meters in 2006.
What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Chad?: The lowest recorded value was 238.48 million cubic meters in 2006.
How does Chad rank for oil reserves?: Chad ranks 38th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
Is oil reserves rising or falling in Chad?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Chad 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

Indicator: Oil reserves
Unit: cubic meters
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 216 places, 8,283 data points, 1980–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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.