Oil reserves in Russia
Russia: Oil reserves was 12.72 billion cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Russia, 1997–2021
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 Russia stood at 12.72 billion cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Russia peaked at 12.72 billion cubic meters in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7.72 billion cubic meters, in 1997.
That places Russia 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.72 billion cubic meters | 7.72 billion cubic meters | 7.72 billion cubic meters | 3 |
| 2000s | 8.99 billion cubic meters | 7.72 billion cubic meters | 9.54 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.77 billion cubic meters | 9.54 billion cubic meters | 12.72 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.72 billion cubic meters | 12.72 billion cubic meters | 12.72 billion cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More energy & mining data for Russia
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 7.4% (2021)
- Gas production 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 43.1% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 54.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Russia?
- Oil reserves in Russia was 12.72 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.72 billion cubic meters in 2013.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.72 billion cubic meters in 1997.
- How does Russia rank for oil reserves?
- Russia ranks 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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.