Russia has larger natural gas reserves than any other country in the world. As of 2022, around 47,800 billion cubic meters worth of natural gas were held in reserves across the country. The majority of these reserves were conventional. Meanwhile, the United States held the largest unconventional gas reserves.
Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Natural resources in China
Overview
6
- Basic Statistic Largest countries in the world by area
- Premium Statistic Global natural gas reserves 2022, by country and type
- Premium Statistic Global iron ore reserves 2023, by top country
- Premium Statistic Global copper reserves 2023, by country
- Premium Statistic Rare earth reserves worldwide 2023, by country
- Premium Statistic World lithium reserves 2023, by country
Fossil fuels
7
- Premium Statistic Proved oil reserves in China 1990-2020
- Premium Statistic Natural gas reserves in China 2005-2022
- Premium Statistic Proved coal reserves in China, by type 2011-2020
- Premium Statistic Oil production in China 1998-2022
- Premium Statistic Crude oil production per month in China 2021-2024
- Premium Statistic Natural gas production in China 2000-2023
- Premium Statistic Coal production volume in China 1998-2022
Mineral resources
7
- Premium Statistic Metallic mineral reserves in China 2022. by type
- Premium Statistic Nonmetallic mineral reserves in China 2022. by type
- Premium Statistic Production volume of iron ore in China 2015-2023
- Premium Statistic China's copper mine production 2010-2023
- Basic Statistic Rare earths mine production in China 2010-2023
- Premium Statistic Share of global rare earths production in China 2016-2023
- Premium Statistic Lithium mine production volume in China 2010-2023
Exploration
3
International trade
8
- Premium Statistic Import volume of crude oil to China 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Crude oil import volume in China 2012-2022, by country
- Premium Statistic LNG import volume in China 2012-2021
- Premium Statistic LNG import volume in China 2020-2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Imports of natural gas via pipelines to China 2019-2022
- Premium Statistic Import volume of coal to China 2012-2022
- Premium Statistic Iron ore import volume in China 2012-2022
- Premium Statistic Iron ore import volume in China 2023, by country of origin
Water resources
5
- Premium Statistic Water in China: freshwater resources 2012-2022
- Premium Statistic Distribution of surface water in China September 2023, by water quality
- Premium Statistic Ground water quality in China 2023, by level
- Premium Statistic River water quality share in China 2018-2023, by level
- Premium Statistic Major lake water quality in China 2022, by level
Land area
4
Further related statistics
10
- Proved crude oil reserves in the U.S. 1990-2020
- Oil consumption in Canada 1990-2022
- Oil consumption in Japan 1990-2022
- Proved coal reserves in China, by type 2011-2020
- Proved oil reserves in Kuwait 1990-2020
- Proved oil reserves in Norway 1990-2020
- Latin America: crude oil reserves 1990-2020
- Supply and consumption of gasoline in the Northeast: outlook 2013
- Coal consumption in South Africa 1998-2022
- Schlumberger Limited's revenue 2008-2023
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Proved crude oil reserves in the U.S. 1990-2020
- Oil consumption in Canada 1990-2022
- Oil consumption in Japan 1990-2022
- Proved coal reserves in China, by type 2011-2020
- Proved oil reserves in Kuwait 1990-2020
- Proved oil reserves in Norway 1990-2020
- Latin America: crude oil reserves 1990-2020
- Supply and consumption of gasoline in the Northeast: outlook 2013
- Coal consumption in South Africa 1998-2022
- Schlumberger Limited's revenue 2008-2023
BGR. (January 10, 2024). Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 13, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/
BGR. "Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters)." Chart. January 10, 2024. Statista. Accessed June 13, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/
BGR. (2024). Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 13, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/
BGR. "Countries with Largest Natural Gas Reserves Worldwide in 2022, by Type (in Billion Cubic Meters)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/
BGR, Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/ (last visited June 13, 2024)
Countries with largest natural gas reserves worldwide in 2022, by type (in billion cubic meters) [Graph], BGR, January 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/264769/top-countries-based-on-conventional-natural-gas-reserves/