Oil reserves in Oman
Oman: Oil reserves was 854.24 million cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Oman, 1980–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oil reserves in Oman is 854.24 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Oman peaked at 875.38 million cubic meters in 2001 and was at its lowest, 372.03 million cubic meters, in 1981.
That places Oman 22nd out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 515.84 million cubic meters | 372.03 million cubic meters | 647.26 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 756.91 million cubic meters | 675.70 million cubic meters | 839.93 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 871.55 million cubic meters | 839.93 million cubic meters | 875.38 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 851.38 million cubic meters | 790.85 million cubic meters | 874.43 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 854.24 million cubic meters | 854.24 million cubic meters | 854.24 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Oman
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Oman?
- Oil reserves in Oman was 854.24 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 875.38 million cubic meters in 2001.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 372.03 million cubic meters in 1981.
- How does Oman rank for oil reserves?
- Oman ranks 22nd out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Oman 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.