Oil reserves in Niger
Niger: Oil reserves was 23.85 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 23.85 million cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Niger peaked at 23.85 million cubic meters in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 cubic meters, in 1980.
Niger ranks 60th 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 | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.87 million cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 23.85 million cubic meters | 8 |
| 2020s | 23.85 million cubic meters | 23.85 million cubic meters | 23.85 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 57 Bahrain 29.65 million cubic meters compare
- 58 Democratic Republic of Congo 28.62 million cubic meters compare
- 59 Papua New Guinea 25.38 million cubic meters compare
- 60 Albania 23.85 million cubic meters compare
- 60 Chile 23.85 million cubic meters compare
- 60 Spain 23.85 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 88.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 45.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Niger?
- Oil reserves in Niger was 23.85 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 23.85 million cubic meters in 2013.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Niger rank for oil reserves?
- Niger ranks 60th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Niger 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.