Oil reserves in Tunisia
Tunisia: Oil reserves was 67.57 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
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 49th of 215 countries on this measure, 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 | 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
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.5% (2023)
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 49th out of 215 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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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.