In 2021, the Republic of Congo had the highest share of the crude oil reserves in the region of Central Africa. The country accounted for 38 percent of the regional reserves, with Gabon following with 27 percent of such resources.
Distribution of crude oil reserves in Central Africa as of 2021, by country
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Distribution of crude oil reserves in Central Africa as of 2021, by country
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African Energy Commission. (October 31, 2022). Distribution of crude oil reserves in Central Africa as of 2021, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1358090/distribution-of-crude-oil-reserves-in-central-africa-by-country/
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