Oil reserves in Poland
Poland: Oil reserves was 17.97 million cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Poland, 1992–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
Poland recorded 17.97 million cubic meters for oil reserves in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Poland peaked at 24.88 million cubic meters in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.77 million cubic meters, in 1992.
That places Poland 69th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.37 million cubic meters | 4.77 million cubic meters | 18.26 million cubic meters | 8 |
| 2000s | 16.21 million cubic meters | 15.32 million cubic meters | 18.26 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.12 million cubic meters | 15.32 million cubic meters | 24.88 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.44 million cubic meters | 17.97 million cubic meters | 18.92 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Poland?
- Oil reserves in Poland was 17.97 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 24.88 million cubic meters in 2013.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.77 million cubic meters in 1992.
- How does Poland rank for oil reserves?
- Poland ranks 69th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Poland 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.