Top 8 Oil-Rich Countries Control 78% of World's Proven Reserves

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3/23/2026

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Top 8 Oil-Rich Countries Control 78% of World's Proven Reserves

Global oil reserves by country in 2024, measured in billions of barrels

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        "value": 303.22
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        "value": 267.19
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        "label": "Iran",
        "value": 208.6
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