Oil reserves in Cuba
Cuba: Oil reserves was 19.71 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Cuba, 1991–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oil reserves in Cuba is 19.71 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Cuba peaked at 119.24 million cubic meters in 2002 and was at its lowest, 15.90 million cubic meters, in 1991.
Cuba ranks 67th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.88 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 45.07 million cubic meters | 9 |
| 2000s | 74.55 million cubic meters | 19.71 million cubic meters | 119.24 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.71 million cubic meters | 19.71 million cubic meters | 19.71 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.71 million cubic meters | 19.71 million cubic meters | 19.71 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 64 Myanmar 22.10 million cubic meters compare
- 65 Philippines 22.02 million cubic meters compare
- 66 Netherlands 21.90 million cubic meters compare
- 68 Germany 18.32 million cubic meters compare
- 69 Poland 17.97 million cubic meters compare
- 70 Cote d'Ivoire 15.90 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Cuba
- Fuel imports 30.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 53.4% (2022)
- Gas production 9.96 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 907.02 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 9.96 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 907.02 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.7% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.1% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Cuba?
- Oil reserves in Cuba was 19.71 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 119.24 million cubic meters in 2002.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.90 million cubic meters in 1991.
- How does Cuba rank for oil reserves?
- Cuba ranks 67th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.