662.2 billion cu m (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 1

Natural gas - consumption:

475.7 billion cu m (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 3

Natural gas - exports:

243.4 billion cu m (2008) country comparison to the world: 1

Natural gas - imports:

56.9 billion cu m (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 6

Natural gas - proved reserves:

47.57 trillion cu m (1 January 2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 1

Current account balance: