Oil reserves in Tunisia
Tunisia: Oil reserves was 67.57 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
67.57 million cubic meters
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
50th
of 216 countries
All-time high
357.72 million cubic meters
in 1980
All-time low
48.90 million cubic meters
in 1997
Years of data
42
1980–2021
Oil reserves in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 67.57 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Tunisia peaked at 357.72 million cubic meters in 1980 and was at its lowest, 48.90 million cubic meters, in 1997.
Tunisia ranks 50th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oil reserves in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | cubic meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 357.72 million cubic meters | — |
| 1981 | 262.65 million cubic meters | -26.6% |
| 1982 | 268.69 million cubic meters | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 295.72 million cubic meters | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 289.36 million cubic meters | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 240.71 million cubic meters | -16.8% |
| 1986 | 286.18 million cubic meters | +18.9% |
| 1987 | 286.18 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 286.18 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 284.59 million cubic meters | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 278.23 million cubic meters | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 270.28 million cubic meters | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 270.28 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 270.28 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 270.28 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 66.14 million cubic meters | -75.5% |
| 1996 | 66.14 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 48.90 million cubic meters | -26.1% |
| 1998 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 48.90 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 63.59 million cubic meters | +30.1% |
| 2008 | 63.59 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 67.57 million cubic meters | +0.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 67.57 million cubic meters is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 397.47 million cubic meters, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 285.80 million cubic meters | 240.71 million cubic meters | 357.72 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 163.83 million cubic meters | 48.90 million cubic meters | 278.23 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.70 million cubic meters | 48.90 million cubic meters | 67.57 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.57 million cubic meters | 67.57 million cubic meters | 67.57 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.57 million cubic meters | 67.57 million cubic meters | 67.57 million cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Tunisia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7845 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Tunisia?
- Oil reserves in Tunisia was 67.57 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 357.72 million cubic meters in 1980.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.90 million cubic meters in 1997.
- How does Tunisia rank for oil reserves?
- Tunisia ranks 50th out of 216 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.