Countries by Natural Gas Production 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total dry natural gas production in 2025, measured in billion cubic metres according to EIA International Energy Statistics and BP Statistical Review of World Energy. The United States became the world's largest natural gas producer around 2009 as the shale gas revolution unlocked vast reserves in the Marcellus, Permian, and Haynesville formations through hydraulic fracturing — transforming the country from a net importer facing supply constraints into the world's leading liquefied natural gas exporter by 2024, a geopolitical shift that reduced European dependence on Russian pipeline gas following the invasion of Ukraine and fundamentally altered the global LNG trade map within just fifteen years.

✨ AI Insight

The United States' dominance in natural gas production is stark, with its output projected to be 1,050 billion m³, nearly 410 billion m³ more than Russia, the second-largest producer at 640 billion m³. This substantial gap underscores the impact of the shale gas revolution, which has not only transformed the U.S. into a leading exporter but has also altered global energy dependencies, particularly in Europe. Countries like Iran and China follow at 265 billion m³ and 240 billion m³, respectively, but their production levels are significantly lower compared to the leaders. The data suggests that while the U.S. continues to expand its production capabilities, traditional powerhouses like Russia may face challenges in maintaining their market share amid geopolitical tensions and changing energy demands.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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United States leads with 1,050 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 354 · median: 210.

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Gap in 2025: United States is 8.4× larger than Norway.