Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?

Iran has the highest natural gas reserves at 482.6 trillion cubic feet as of 1983.

Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?

The Bahamas has the lowest natural gas reserves at 1 billion cubic feet as of 1983.

The global average for natural gas reserves is 25.96 trillion cubic feet as of 1983.

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The Bahamas has the lowest natural gas reserves among 69 countries with data in 1983.

How does the Bahamas rank globally for natural gas reserves?: The Bahamas has the lowest natural gas reserves among 69 countries with data in 1983.
Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?: Iran has the highest natural gas reserves at 482.6 trillion cubic feet as of 1983.
Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?: The Bahamas has the lowest natural gas reserves at 1 billion cubic feet as of 1983.
What is the global average for natural gas reserves?: The global average for natural gas reserves is 25.96 trillion cubic feet as of 1983.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration · Updated June 2026