Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?

Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,688.23 trillion cubic feet as of 2021.

Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?

Barbados has the lowest natural gas reserves at 4 billion cubic feet as of 2021.

The global average for natural gas reserves is 69.65 trillion cubic feet as of 2021.

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Kuwait has the 18th highest natural gas reserves among 98 countries with data in 2021.

How does Kuwait rank globally for natural gas reserves?: Kuwait has the 18th highest natural gas reserves among 98 countries with data in 2021.
Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?: Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,688.23 trillion cubic feet as of 2021.
Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?: Barbados has the lowest natural gas reserves at 4 billion cubic feet as of 2021.
What is the global average for natural gas reserves?: The global average for natural gas reserves is 69.65 trillion cubic feet as of 2021.

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