Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?

Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,680 trillion cubic feet as of 2012.

Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?

Barbados has the lowest natural gas reserves at 4 billion cubic feet as of 2012.

The global average for natural gas reserves is 66.8 trillion cubic feet as of 2012.

South Africa has the 75th highest natural gas reserves among 102 countries with data in 2012.

How does South Africa rank globally for natural gas reserves?: South Africa has the 75th highest natural gas reserves among 102 countries with data in 2012.
Which country has the highest natural gas reserves?: Russia has the highest natural gas reserves at 1,680 trillion cubic feet as of 2012.
Which country has the lowest natural gas reserves?: Barbados has the lowest natural gas reserves at 4 billion cubic feet as of 2012.
What is the global average for natural gas reserves?: The global average for natural gas reserves is 66.8 trillion cubic feet as of 2012.

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