Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?

Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,680 trillion cubic feet as of 2006.

Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?

South Africa has the lowest natural gas reserves at 1 billion cubic feet as of 2006.

The global average for natural gas reserves is 60.65 trillion cubic feet as of 2006.

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Guatemala has the 90th highest natural gas reserves among 101 countries with data in 2006.

How does Guatemala rank globally for natural gas reserves?: Guatemala has the 90th highest natural gas reserves among 101 countries with data in 2006.
Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?: Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,680 trillion cubic feet as of 2006.
Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?: South Africa has the lowest natural gas reserves at 1 billion cubic feet as of 2006.
What is the global average for natural gas reserves?: The global average for natural gas reserves is 60.65 trillion cubic feet as of 2006.

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