Crude oil reserves in West Africa 2013-2021
Africa had more than 125 billion barrels of oil reserves as of 2021.
In 2021, oil reserves in West Africa amounted to slightly over 38 billion barrels, including lease condensates. The oil-producing countries considered were Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria. Generally, crude oil reserves in the region registered minimal decreases from 2013 onwards. Overall,