Oil reserves in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Oil reserves was 4.77 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Kazakhstan, 1997–2021
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 Kazakhstan is 4.77 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Kazakhstan peaked at 4.77 billion cubic meters in 2007 and was at its lowest, 861.23 million cubic meters, in 1997.
Kazakhstan ranks 12th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 861.23 million cubic meters | 861.23 million cubic meters | 861.23 million cubic meters | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.26 billion cubic meters | 861.23 million cubic meters | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 4.77 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.5% (2024)
- Gas production 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Kazakhstan?
- Oil reserves in Kazakhstan was 4.77 billion 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.77 billion cubic meters in 2007.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 861.23 million cubic meters in 1997.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for oil reserves?
- Kazakhstan ranks 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.