Oil reserves in Mauritania
Mauritania: Oil reserves was 3.18 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Mauritania, 2007–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 3.18 million cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 80.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Mauritania peaked at 15.90 million cubic meters in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.18 million cubic meters, in 2012.
Mauritania ranks 82nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.90 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.72 million cubic meters | 3.18 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.18 million cubic meters | 3.18 million cubic meters | 3.18 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Mauritania
- Fuel imports 34.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 33.7% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Mauritania?
- Oil reserves in Mauritania was 3.18 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.90 million cubic meters in 2007.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.18 million cubic meters in 2012.
- How does Mauritania rank for oil reserves?
- Mauritania ranks 82nd out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.