Oil reserves in Netherlands
Netherlands: Oil reserves was 21.90 million cubic meters in 2021. ▼ Falling
Oil reserves in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands stood at 21.90 million cubic meters.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.3% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Netherlands peaked at 54.85 million cubic meters in 1982 and was at its lowest, 9.54 million cubic meters, in 1980.
Netherlands ranks 66th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 38.94 million cubic meters | 9.54 million cubic meters | 54.85 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.60 million cubic meters | 14.00 million cubic meters | 27.00 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.61 million cubic meters | 15.90 million cubic meters | 17.00 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.15 million cubic meters | 11.80 million cubic meters | 49.29 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.05 million cubic meters | 18.20 million cubic meters | 21.90 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Netherlands?
- Oil reserves in Netherlands was 21.90 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 54.85 million cubic meters in 1982.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.54 million cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Netherlands rank for oil reserves?
- Netherlands ranks 66th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.