Oil reserves in Jordan
Jordan: Oil reserves was 158,987 cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
158,987 cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
96th
of 215 countries
All-time high
3.18 million cubic meters
in 1991
All-time low
47,696 cubic meters
in 1995
Years of data
34
1988–2021
Oil reserves in Jordan, 1988–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 158,987 cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Jordan peaked at 3.18 million cubic meters in 1991 and was at its lowest, 47,696 cubic meters, in 1995.
That places Jordan 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 | 1.35 million cubic meters | 794,936 cubic meters | 1.91 million cubic meters | 2 |
| 1990s | 580,304 cubic meters | 47,696 cubic meters | 3.18 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 152,151 cubic meters | 141,499 cubic meters | 158,987 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 158,987 cubic meters | 158,987 cubic meters | 158,987 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 158,987 cubic meters | 158,987 cubic meters | 158,987 cubic meters | 2 |
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- 99 Slovenia 0 cubic meters compare
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- 99 Switzerland 0 cubic meters compare
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More energy & mining data for Jordan
- Fuel imports 10.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Jordan?
- Oil reserves in Jordan was 158,987 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 million cubic meters in 1991.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,696 cubic meters in 1995.
- How does Jordan rank for oil reserves?
- Jordan ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.