Oil reserves in Morocco
Morocco: Oil reserves was 108,747 cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
108,747 cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
97th
of 215 countries
All-time high
429,266 cubic meters
in 1988
All-time low
11,924 cubic meters
in 1981
Years of data
42
1980–2021
Oil reserves in Morocco, 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 Morocco stood at 108,747 cubic meters.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Morocco peaked at 429,266 cubic meters in 1988 and was at its lowest, 11,924 cubic meters, in 1981.
That places Morocco 97th 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 | 112,960 cubic meters | 11,924 cubic meters | 429,266 cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 275,907 cubic meters | 169,003 cubic meters | 397,468 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 221,771 cubic meters | 119,558 cubic meters | 302,712 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 109,828 cubic meters | 108,747 cubic meters | 119,558 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 108,747 cubic meters | 108,747 cubic meters | 108,747 cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Morocco
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 5.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 0.4605 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 12.09 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.4605 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 12.09 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Morocco?
- Oil reserves in Morocco was 108,747 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 429,266 cubic meters in 1988.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,924 cubic meters in 1981.
- How does Morocco rank for oil reserves?
- Morocco ranks 97th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.