Oil reserves in France
France: Oil reserves was 9.81 million cubic meters in 2021. ▼ Falling
Oil reserves in France, 1980–2021
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 France is 9.81 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.5% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in France peaked at 37.35 million cubic meters in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6.36 million cubic meters, in 1981.
That places France 75th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.67 million cubic meters | 6.36 million cubic meters | 37.35 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.52 million cubic meters | 17.02 million cubic meters | 30.19 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.28 million cubic meters | 16.42 million cubic meters | 25.18 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.05 million cubic meters | 9.81 million cubic meters | 16.08 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.35 million cubic meters | 8.88 million cubic meters | 9.81 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for France
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 4.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in France?
- Oil reserves in France was 9.81 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 37.35 million cubic meters in 1987.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.36 million cubic meters in 1981.
- How does France rank for oil reserves?
- France ranks 75th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.