Oil reserves in Greece
Greece: Oil reserves was 1.59 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Greece, 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 Greece is 1.59 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Greece peaked at 23.85 million cubic meters in 1980 and was at its lowest, 794,936 cubic meters, in 2007.
Greece ranks 90th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.13 million cubic meters | 3.18 million cubic meters | 23.85 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.97 million cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 11.53 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 million cubic meters | 794,936 cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 million cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.59 million cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 1.59 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Greece
- Fuel imports 26.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 30.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Greece?
- Oil reserves in Greece was 1.59 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 23.85 million cubic meters in 1980.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 794,936 cubic meters in 2007.
- How does Greece rank for oil reserves?
- Greece ranks 90th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.