Oil reserves in Egypt
Egypt: Oil reserves was 524.66 million cubic meters in 2021. ▬ Flat
Oil reserves in Egypt, 1980–2021
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 Egypt stood at 524.66 million cubic meters.
That represents a change of down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Egypt peaked at 1.00 billion cubic meters in 1994 and was at its lowest, 461.06 million cubic meters, in 1981.
That places Egypt 27th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 555.74 million cubic meters | 461.06 million cubic meters | 683.64 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 702.25 million cubic meters | 518.30 million cubic meters | 1.00 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 552.36 million cubic meters | 468.62 million cubic meters | 588.25 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 657.73 million cubic meters | 524.66 million cubic meters | 699.54 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 524.66 million cubic meters | 524.66 million cubic meters | 524.66 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 24 India 732.12 million cubic meters compare
- 25 Vietnam 699.54 million cubic meters compare
- 26 Malaysia 572.35 million cubic meters compare
- 28 Yemen 476.96 million cubic meters compare
- 29 Congo 458.20 million cubic meters compare
- 30 Syria 397.47 million cubic meters compare
- 30 Uganda 397.47 million cubic meters compare
- 30 United Kingdom 397.47 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 19.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Egypt?
- Oil reserves in Egypt was 524.66 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.00 billion cubic meters in 1994.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 461.06 million cubic meters in 1981.
- How does Egypt rank for oil reserves?
- Egypt ranks 27th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Egypt 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.