Oil reserves in Congo
Congo: Oil reserves was 458.20 million cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Congo, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Congo recorded 458.20 million cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 44.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Congo peaked at 474.10 million cubic meters in 2015 and was at its lowest, 104.30 million cubic meters, in 1985.
That places Congo 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 114.42 million cubic meters | 104.30 million cubic meters | 131.96 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 185.70 million cubic meters | 131.96 million cubic meters | 239.44 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 283.33 million cubic meters | 239.44 million cubic meters | 317.98 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 420.52 million cubic meters | 317.98 million cubic meters | 474.10 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 466.15 million cubic meters | 458.20 million cubic meters | 474.10 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More energy & mining data for Congo
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2023)
- Gas production 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 19.21 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3,033 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 38.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Congo?
- Oil reserves in Congo was 458.20 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 474.10 million cubic meters in 2015.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.30 million cubic meters in 1985.
- How does Congo rank for oil reserves?
- Congo ranks 29th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Congo 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.