Oil reserves in Syria
Syria: Oil reserves was 397.47 million cubic meters in 2021. ▲ Rising
Oil reserves in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 397.47 million cubic meters. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Syria peaked at 397.47 million cubic meters in 1995 and was at its lowest, 222.58 million cubic meters, in 1987.
That places Syria 30th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 264.09 million cubic meters | 222.58 million cubic meters | 317.98 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 334.35 million cubic meters | 270.28 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 397.47 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Syria
- Fuel imports 19.7% (2010)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2010)
- Gas production 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 49.9% (2010)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Syria?
- Oil reserves in Syria was 397.47 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 397.47 million cubic meters in 1995.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.58 million cubic meters in 1987.
- How does Syria rank for oil reserves?
- Syria ranks 30th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria 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.