Natural gas is found in about 50 countries. About 3,854 billion cubic meters of natural gas was taken out of the ground and processed for use in 2020. Here is a breakdown of how much of that was produced by various countries and regions:

  • Europe and Eurasia 26.5%
  • United States 23.7%
  • Middle East 17.8%
  • Asian and Pacific Countries 16.9%
  • Africa 6%
  • Canada 4.3%
  • Central and South America 4%
  • Mexico .8%

(Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2021)