Oil reserves in Vietnam
Vietnam: Oil reserves was 699.54 million cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Oil reserves in Vietnam, 1991–2021
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 Vietnam is 699.54 million cubic meters, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 633.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Vietnam peaked at 699.54 million cubic meters in 2012 and was at its lowest, 79.49 million cubic meters, in 1991.
Vietnam ranks 25th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 84.79 million cubic meters | 79.49 million cubic meters | 95.39 million cubic meters | 9 |
| 2000s | 95.39 million cubic meters | 95.39 million cubic meters | 95.39 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 578.71 million cubic meters | 95.39 million cubic meters | 699.54 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 699.54 million cubic meters | 699.54 million cubic meters | 699.54 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Vietnam?
- Oil reserves in Vietnam was 699.54 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 699.54 million cubic meters in 2012.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.49 million cubic meters in 1991.
- How does Vietnam rank for oil reserves?
- Vietnam ranks 25th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 633.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.