Oil reserves in Guatemala
Guatemala: Oil reserves was 13.69 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Guatemala, 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 Guatemala stood at 13.69 million cubic meters.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Guatemala peaked at 83.63 million cubic meters in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2.54 million cubic meters, in 1980.
Guatemala ranks 72nd 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 | 14.06 million cubic meters | 2.54 million cubic meters | 79.49 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.61 million cubic meters | 5.53 million cubic meters | 83.63 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.50 million cubic meters | 13.21 million cubic meters | 83.63 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.34 million cubic meters | 13.21 million cubic meters | 14.57 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.95 million cubic meters | 13.69 million cubic meters | 14.22 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Guatemala
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 12.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Guatemala?
- Oil reserves in Guatemala was 13.69 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 83.63 million cubic meters in 1999.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.54 million cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Guatemala rank for oil reserves?
- Guatemala ranks 72nd out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.