Oil Production by Country

Algeria is the largest oil producer in Africa outside of OPEC, with a crude oil production of around 1.41 million barrels per day. The country's oil sector has been facing challenges in recent years due to declining production and increased competition from other oil-producing countries. Algeria has been working to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil and gas exports.

Angola is the fourth-largest oil producer in Africa, after Nigeria, Algeria, and Libya. Its oil industry began in the 1950s with the discovery of oil in the Cabinda region. Since then, the country has become heavily reliant on oil exports, which account for over 90% of its total exports. The majority of Angola's oil is produced offshore, with offshore fields accounting for around two-thirds of the country's total production. The country is also home to some of the largest offshore oil fields in the world, such as the Block 17 and Block 32 fields operated by Total.

Brazil is the eighth country with the most oil production globally, with a crude oil production of 3,629.1 million barrels per day. Brazil's oil reserves are mainly located offshore in the Santos and Campos basins, making it one of the world's largest offshore oil producers. The country has been investing heavily in its oil sector to boost its production and meet the growing domestic demand.

Canada is the fourth country with the most oil production globally, with a crude oil production of 5,468.1 million barrels per day. Canada's oil reserves are mainly located in the oil sands of Alberta and Saskatchewan, making it the world's third-largest oil reserves after Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. Canada is the largest supplier of crude oil to the United States.

Iran is the ninth-largest oil producer in the world, with a crude oil production of 3,450.3 million barrels per day. Iran is a member of OPEC and has one of the world's largest oil reserves, but its oil production has been affected by years of international sanctions. The country's oil reserves are mainly located in the Khuzestan and Bushehr provinces.

Iraq is the sixth country with the highest oil production globally, with a crude oil production of 4,161.5 million barrels per day. Iraq has one of the world's largest oil reserves and is a member of OPEC. The country's oil reserves are mainly located in the Basra region, but its oil production has been affected by decades of conflict and instability.

Kazakhstan is the largest oil producer in Central Asia, with a crude oil production of around 1.86 million barrels per day. The country's oil sector has been growing rapidly in recent years, and it is a key player in the development of the Caspian Sea oil fields. Kazakhstan has also been developing its natural gas sector, which is expected to become a major source of revenue in the coming years.

With an estimated 2.7 million barrels per day of crude oil production, Kuwait is one of the largest oil producers in the Middle East. The country has the world's sixth-largest proven oil reserves, and its oil sector accounts for around 60% of government revenue. Kuwait is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and has been a leading voice in setting oil production policies.

Libya is a major oil producer in North Africa, with a crude oil production of approximately 1.25 million barrels per day. The country's oil sector has been in turmoil since the overthrow of former leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with production disrupted by political instability, civil unrest, and conflict. Libya has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa, and the government is working to attract investment to help rebuild the country's oil sector.

Mexico is one of the largest oil producers in the Americas, with a crude oil production of approximately 1.9 million barrels per day. The country's state-owned oil company, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), is the largest company in Mexico and one of the largest oil companies in the world. Mexico's oil sector has faced challenges in recent years due to declining production and increased competition from other oil-producing countries.

Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa, with a crude oil production of approximately 1.64 million barrels per day. The country's oil sector has been plagued by corruption, theft, and violence in recent years, which has had a negative impact on production and investment. Nigeria is a member of OPEC and has been working to reform its oil sector in order to attract more investment and improve transparency.

Norway is the largest oil producer in Western Europe, with a crude oil production of around 2.02 million barrels per day. The country is also a major exporter of natural gas and has been transitioning towards cleaner energy sources in recent years. Norway's oil and gas sector accounts for a significant portion of the country's economy, and the government has established a sovereign wealth fund to manage the revenues generated from oil production.

Oman is a relatively small oil producer compared to other countries in the Middle East, but is still the 19th country with the highest oil production in the world, and it also has a significant amount of oil reserves. The country's oil industry began in the 1960s, and today it is the largest contributor to Oman's economy, accounting for around 70% of government revenue. Oman's oil production is split roughly evenly between onshore and offshore fields, with the majority of the country's oil coming from the Greater Fahud onshore field. The country is also a member of OPEC.

China is the fifth-largest oil producer globally, with a crude oil production of 4,712.2 million barrels per day. China has been steadily increasing its oil production to meet the growing demand from its growing economy. However, the country is heavily reliant on oil imports to meet its domestic demand, and it is the world's largest importer of crude oil.

Qatar is one of countries with the largest oil production in the world, with a crude oil production of around 1.81 million barrels per day. The country's oil and gas sector accounts for a significant portion of its economy, and it is home to some of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals in the world. Qatar has been investing heavily in renewable energy in recent years, with the aim of becoming a major player in the global clean energy market.

Russia is the third-largest oil-producer globally, with a crude oil production of 10,749.5 million barrels per day. Russia is the world's largest oil producer outside of OPEC and relies heavily on oil exports, which make up a significant portion of its GDP. The country's oil reserves are mainly located in Western Siberia, the Volga-Ural Basin, and the Far East.

Saudi Arabia, with a crude oil production of 10,815.7 million barrels per day, is the country with the second-largest oil production in the world. The country is known for being the largest exporter of crude oil globally and is a founding member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Saudi Arabia is heavily dependent on oil exports, which account for a significant portion of its GDP.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the seventh-largest oil producer in the world, with a crude oil production of 3,769.1 million barrels per day. The UAE is a member of OPEC and is heavily reliant on oil exports, which account for a significant portion of its GDP. The country's oil reserves are mainly located in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai regions.

The United Kingdom has a long history of oil production, with the first oil discovery in the country made in the mid-19th century. Today, the UK is one of the largest oil producers in Europe, although its oil production has been declining since the early 2000s. The majority of the country's oil is produced offshore in the North Sea, with the Brent oil field being one of the most significant. Despite declining production, the UK remains a significant producer of oil and a major player in the global oil industry.

The United States is the largest oil producer in the world, with a production of 17,924.2 million barrels per day. The United States is a major oil producer due to the increase in shale oil production, particularly from the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico. The United States surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia in 2018 to become the world's largest oil producer.