Oil reserves in Thailand
Thailand: Oil reserves was 40.18 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 40.18 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 13.6% on the previous year and down 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Thailand peaked at 92.75 million cubic meters in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 cubic meters, in 1980.
That places Thailand 53rd out of 216 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oil reserves in Thailand, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 cubic meters | — |
| 1981 | 0 cubic meters | — |
| 1982 | 0 cubic meters | — |
| 1983 | 16.38 million cubic meters | — |
| 1984 | 7.15 million cubic meters | -56.3% |
| 1985 | 24.80 million cubic meters | +246.7% |
| 1986 | 17.01 million cubic meters | -31.4% |
| 1987 | 16.09 million cubic meters | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 15.74 million cubic meters | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 13.55 million cubic meters | -13.9% |
| 1990 | 36.67 million cubic meters | +170.7% |
| 1991 | 23.85 million cubic meters | -35.0% |
| 1992 | 41.65 million cubic meters | +74.7% |
| 1993 | 38.46 million cubic meters | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 28.39 million cubic meters | -26.2% |
| 1995 | 34.68 million cubic meters | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 36.69 million cubic meters | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 46.94 million cubic meters | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 46.94 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 47.10 million cubic meters | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 47.10 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 55.91 million cubic meters | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 81.99 million cubic meters | +46.7% |
| 2003 | 92.75 million cubic meters | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 92.75 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 92.75 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 46.27 million cubic meters | -50.1% |
| 2007 | 46.11 million cubic meters | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 73.13 million cubic meters | +58.6% |
| 2009 | 70.11 million cubic meters | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 68.36 million cubic meters | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 69.16 million cubic meters | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 70.27 million cubic meters | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 72.06 million cubic meters | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 71.35 million cubic meters | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 73.29 million cubic meters | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 64.37 million cubic meters | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 63.02 million cubic meters | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 55.55 million cubic meters | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 51.27 million cubic meters | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 46.52 million cubic meters | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 40.18 million cubic meters | -13.6% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 40.18 million cubic meters is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.69 million cubic meters, 2.9× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Oil reserves in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +246.7% | 7.15 million cubic meters | 24.80 million cubic meters |
| 1990 | +170.7% | 13.55 million cubic meters | 36.67 million cubic meters |
| 1992 | +74.7% | 23.85 million cubic meters | 41.65 million cubic meters |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.07 million cubic meters | 0 cubic meters | 24.80 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.14 million cubic meters | 23.85 million cubic meters | 47.10 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.88 million cubic meters | 46.11 million cubic meters | 92.75 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.87 million cubic meters | 51.27 million cubic meters | 73.29 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.35 million cubic meters | 40.18 million cubic meters | 46.52 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -3.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Thailand?
- Oil reserves in Thailand was 40.18 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 92.75 million cubic meters in 2003.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cubic meters in 1980.
- How does Thailand rank for oil reserves?
- Thailand ranks 53rd out of 216 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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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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.