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 52nd out of 215 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.
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 |
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More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.3% (2023)
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 52nd out of 215 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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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.