
The following table enlists the countries having maximum reserve of petroleum −
| Country | Reserves (MMBBL*, est.) |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 297,740 |
| Saudi Arabia | 268,350 |
| Canada | 175,200 |
| Iran | 157,300 |
| Iraq | 140,300 |
| Kuwait | 104,000 |
| UAE | 97,800 |
| Russia | 80,000 |
| Libya | 48,014 |
| Nigeria | 37,200 |
| United States | 36,420 |
| Kazakhstan | 30,002 |
| China | 25,585 |
| Qatar | 25,382 |
| Brazil | 13,986 |
* MMbbl = One Million Barrels