Oil reserves in Yemen
Yemen: Oil reserves was 476.96 million cubic meters in 2021. ▬ Flat
Oil reserves in Yemen, 1986–2021
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 Yemen is 476.96 million cubic meters, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil reserves in Yemen peaked at 696.36 million cubic meters in 1989 and was at its lowest, 31.80 million cubic meters, in 1986.
That places Yemen 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 223.77 million cubic meters | 31.80 million cubic meters | 696.36 million cubic meters | 4 |
| 1990s | 635.95 million cubic meters | 635.95 million cubic meters | 635.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.25 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 635.95 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 476.96 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.96 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 476.96 million cubic meters | 2 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 25 Vietnam 699.54 million cubic meters compare
- 26 Malaysia 572.35 million cubic meters compare
- 27 Egypt 524.66 million cubic meters compare
- 29 Congo 458.20 million cubic meters compare
- 30 Syria 397.47 million cubic meters compare
- 30 Uganda 397.47 million cubic meters compare
- 30 United Kingdom 397.47 million cubic meters compare
More energy & mining data for Yemen
- Fuel imports 28.4% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 0.5% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2019)
- Gas production 0.1164 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.87 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1164 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.87 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 31.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil reserves in Yemen?
- Oil reserves in Yemen was 476.96 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 696.36 million cubic meters in 1989.
- What is the lowest oil reserves recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.80 million cubic meters in 1986.
- How does Yemen rank for oil reserves?
- Yemen ranks 28th out of 215 countries with data for 2021.
- Is oil reserves rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Yemen 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.