Oil reserves in Turkey
Turkey: Oil reserves was 58.19 million cubic meters in 2021. ▼ Falling
Oil reserves in Turkey, 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 Turkey stood at 58.19 million cubic meters.
That represents a change of up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Turkey peaked at 103.34 million cubic meters in 1991 and was at its lowest, 17.49 million cubic meters, in 1981.
Turkey ranks 51st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 42 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 46.42 million cubic meters | 17.49 million cubic meters | 63.59 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 1990s | 72.46 million cubic meters | 41.34 million cubic meters | 103.34 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.54 million cubic meters | 47.02 million cubic meters | 47.70 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.32 million cubic meters | 41.69 million cubic meters | 54.31 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.19 million cubic meters | 58.19 million cubic meters | 58.19 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More energy & mining data for Turkey
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 55.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Turkey?
- Oil reserves in Turkey was 58.19 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 103.34 million cubic meters in 1991.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.49 million cubic meters in 1981.
- How does Turkey rank for oil reserves?
- Turkey ranks 51st out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkey 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.