Countries Most Dependent on Natural Gas (2026) (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Timor-Leste leads with natural gas rents (% of gdp) of 29.38%.
Brunei Darussalam ranks #2 at 13.86%.
Qatar ranks #3 at 12.01%.
Uzbekistan ranks #4 at 11.04%.
Papua New Guinea ranks #5 at 9.14%.
Top 25 Countries by Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Natural Gas Rents (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Timor-Leste | 29.38% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Brunei Darussalam | 13.86% | 2021 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 12.01% | 2021 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 11.04% | 2021 |
| 5 |  Papua New Guinea | 9.14% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 8.81% | 2021 |
| 7 |  Azerbaijan | 8.59% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Algeria | 8.00% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Turkmenistan | 7.65% | 2019 |
| 10 |  Equatorial Guinea | 6.63% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Russian Federation | 5.86% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Bahrain | 5.70% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Oman | 5.67% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 5.09% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Libya | 4.58% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Myanmar | 4.40% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Norway | 3.94% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Mozambique | 3.57% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Malaysia | 3.35% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 2.33% | 2020 |
| 21 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 2.05% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Kazakhstan | 2.04% | 2021 |
| 23 |  United Arab Emirates | 1.96% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Bolivia | 1.85% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Australia | 1.72% | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest natural gas rents (% of gdp) in 2021?
Timor-Leste has the highest natural gas rents (% of gdp) at 29.38% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 197 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.