Oil reserves in Qatar
Qatar: Oil reserves was 4.01 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Qatar, 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 Qatar is 4.01 billion cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Qatar peaked at 4.04 billion cubic meters in 2010 and was at its lowest, 500.81 million cubic meters, in 1988.
Qatar ranks 14th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 534.80 million cubic meters | 500.81 million cubic meters | 597.79 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 615.07 million cubic meters | 588.25 million cubic meters | 715.44 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.20 billion cubic meters | 588.25 million cubic meters | 2.42 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.02 billion cubic meters | 4.01 billion cubic meters | 4.04 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.01 billion cubic meters | 4.01 billion cubic meters | 4.01 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Qatar?
- Oil reserves in Qatar was 4.01 billion 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.04 billion cubic meters in 2010.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 500.81 million cubic meters in 1988.
- How does Qatar rank for oil reserves?
- Qatar ranks 14th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.