Countries by Proven Natural Gas Reserves 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total proven natural gas reserves in 2025, measured in trillion cubic metres (tcm) according to BP Statistical Review of World Energy. Russia holds the world's largest proven natural gas reserves at approximately 37.4 trillion cubic metres — nearly 20% of the global total, concentrated primarily in the vast Siberian fields of Urengoy, Yamburg, and Bovanenkovo, which supply pipelines reaching across Europe and Asia.

✨ AI Insight

Russia's substantial lead in proven natural gas reserves, at 37.4 tcm, highlights its critical role in the global energy market, accounting for nearly 20% of total reserves worldwide. Iran follows closely with 34.0 tcm, indicating its potential as a key supplier, especially amid geopolitical tensions that may affect energy flows. Qatar's 23.8 tcm positions it as a major player in liquefied natural gas exports. The gap between these leaders and the United States, which holds 12.6 tcm, suggests a concentration of resources in a few countries, potentially impacting global energy security and pricing. The data reflects ongoing trends in energy dependency and the strategic importance of natural gas in international relations.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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Russia leads with 37 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 18 · median: 13.

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Gap in 2025: Russia is 6.6× larger than Saudi Arabia.