Oil reserves in Mexico
Mexico: Oil reserves was 919.92 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Mexico, 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 Mexico stood at 919.92 million cubic meters. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Mexico peaked at 9.06 billion cubic meters in 1982 and was at its lowest, 919.92 million cubic meters, in 2020.
Mexico ranks 21st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.69 billion cubic meters | 4.97 billion cubic meters | 9.06 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.93 billion cubic meters | 6.36 billion cubic meters | 8.96 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.76 billion cubic meters | 1.67 billion cubic meters | 4.52 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 billion cubic meters | 1.02 billion cubic meters | 1.66 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 919.92 million cubic meters | 919.92 million cubic meters | 919.92 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More energy & mining data for Mexico
- Fuel imports 5.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2025)
- Gas production 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 347.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,637 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Mexico?
- Oil reserves in Mexico was 919.92 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 9.06 billion cubic meters in 1982.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 919.92 million cubic meters in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for oil reserves?
- Mexico ranks 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.