April 1, 2024

Global Natural Gas Production (Bcm) by country for 2010-2022

• Global natural gas production has increased 75% since 2010, from 2400 billion cubic meters (Bcm) to about 4200 Bcm in 2022. Natural gas production recovered in 2021 following the Covid pandemic driven decline in 2020.
• Despite a sanctioned related 12% drop in Russian natural gas from 2021 to 2022, production remain relatively flat in 2022 reflecting increased production from all other regions.
• The US has seen the greatest growth over the past 10 years increasing 49% from 680 Bcm to over 1,000 Bcm while Russia has only increased a total of 3% over the same period (from 615 Bcm to 630 Bcm).

Market Share 2022

• In 2022, the US was the single largest contributor accounting for 25% of global natural gas production. This is up from a 20% market share in 2012.
• Russia ranked 2nd in global production at 15%, down from their 18% in 2012.
• IR Iran ranked 3rd at 6% market share in 2022 followed by China at 5% and Saudi Arabia at 3%.

See Also:
Global Natural Gas Reserves 2010-2022
Top 5 Global Natural Gas Reserves By Country 2010-2022
North American Dry Natural Gas Production Forecast