Oil reserves in Myanmar
Myanmar: Oil reserves was 22.10 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 22.10 million cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
The figure is up 178.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Myanmar peaked at 22.10 million cubic meters in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.97 million cubic meters, in 1980.
Myanmar ranks 64th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.49 million cubic meters | 3.97 million cubic meters | 10.41 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.99 million cubic meters | 7.95 million cubic meters | 8.16 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.95 million cubic meters | 7.95 million cubic meters | 7.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.19 million cubic meters | 7.95 million cubic meters | 22.10 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.10 million cubic meters | 22.10 million cubic meters | 22.10 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 65 Philippines 22.02 million cubic meters compare
- 66 Netherlands 21.90 million cubic meters compare
- 67 Cuba 19.71 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Myanmar?
- Oil reserves in Myanmar was 22.10 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 22.10 million cubic meters in 2017.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.97 million cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Myanmar rank for oil reserves?
- Myanmar ranks 64th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.