Introduction
Oil production is a critical industry that drives the global economy. It provides the primary source of energy for transportation, manufacturing, and other activities that underpin modern life. The world’s oil production is dominated by a few key players, with the top three countries being the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. These countries collectively account for over a third of global oil production, with the US alone producing nearly 18 million barrels of crude oil per day.
Other significant producers of oil include Canada, China, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates. The production levels of these countries are driven by a combination of factors, including geological reserves, political stability, and investment in exploration and production infrastructure.
Oil production is a crucial industry, but it is not without its challenges. The environmental impact of oil extraction and consumption has been a significant concern for many years, and efforts are underway to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. Additionally, the price of oil is subject to volatile swings, which can have significant economic and geopolitical implications.
List of Countries by Oil Production
# | Country | Crude Oil Production |
---|---|---|
1 | United States of America | 17,924.2 MMbbl/d |
2 | Saudi Arabia | 10,815.7 MMbbl/d |
3 | Russia | 10,749.5 MMbbl/d |
4 | Canada | 5,468.1 MMbbl/d |
5 | People's Republic of China | 4,712.2 MMbbl/d |
6 | Iraq | 4,161.5 MMbbl/d |
7 | United Arab Emirates | 3,769.1 MMbbl/d |
8 | Brazil | 3,629.1 MMbbl/d |
9 | Iran | 3,450.3 MMbbl/d |
10 | Kuwait | 2,720.5 MMbbl/d |
11 | Norway | 2,026 MMbbl/d |
12 | Mexico | 1,905.5 MMbbl/d |
13 | Kazakhstan | 1,864.9 MMbbl/d |
14 | Qatar | 1,815.1 MMbbl/d |
15 | Nigeria | 1,646.9 MMbbl/d |
16 | Algeria | 1,414.8 MMbbl/d |
17 | Libya | 1,252.8 MMbbl/d |
18 | Angola | 1,197.6 MMbbl/d |
19 | Oman | 978.8 MMbbl/d |
20 | United Kingdom | 890.4 MMbbl/d |
21 | Indonesia | 842.3 MMbbl/d |
22 | India | 771.4 MMbbl/d |
23 | Colombia | 756.4 MMbbl/d |
24 | Azerbaijan | 711.7 MMbbl/d |
25 | Argentina | 690.2 MMbbl/d |
26 | Egypt | 660.8 MMbbl/d |
27 | Venezuela | 604.8 MMbbl/d |
28 | Malaysia | 593.8 MMbbl/d |
29 | Ecuador | 478 MMbbl/d |
30 | Australia | 441.5 MMbbl/d |
31 | Thailand | 438.2 MMbbl/d |
32 | Republic of the Congo | 270.9 MMbbl/d |
33 | Turkmenistan | 249.7 MMbbl/d |
34 | Vietnam | 197.7 MMbbl/d |
35 | Ghana | 185.7 MMbbl/d |
36 | Bahrain | 185.3 MMbbl/d |
37 | Gabon | 175 MMbbl/d |
38 | South Sudan | 157.1 MMbbl/d |
39 | Equatorial Guinea | 142.6 MMbbl/d |
40 | Germany | 135 MMbbl/d |
41 | Peru | 122.5 MMbbl/d |
42 | Guyana | 110.2 MMbbl/d |
43 | Italy | 107.7 MMbbl/d |
44 | Brunei | 107.3 MMbbl/d |
45 | Pakistan | 100.7 MMbbl/d |
46 | South Africa | 97.9 MMbbl/d |
47 | Chad | 87.9 MMbbl/d |
48 | France | 81.5 MMbbl/d |
49 | Trinidad and Tobago | 81 MMbbl/d |
50 | Syria | 80.8 MMbbl/d |
51 | Netherlands | 76.1 MMbbl/d |
52 | Romania | 74 MMbbl/d |
53 | Yemen | 70.1 MMbbl/d |
54 | Denmark | 68 MMbbl/d |
55 | Sudan | 66.9 MMbbl/d |
56 | Bolivia | 65.4 MMbbl/d |
57 | Cameroon | 63.2 MMbbl/d |
58 | Ukraine | 57.7 MMbbl/d |
59 | Spain | 47.2 MMbbl/d |
60 | Tunisia | 42.5 MMbbl/d |
61 | Cuba | 38.4 MMbbl/d |
62 | South Korea | 37.4 MMbbl/d |
63 | Papua New Guinea | 37.2 MMbbl/d |
64 | Uzbekistan | 36.2 MMbbl/d |
65 | Hungary | 35.2 MMbbl/d |
66 | Belarus | 34.3 MMbbl/d |
67 | Ivory Coast | 33 MMbbl/d |
68 | Poland | 28.4 MMbbl/d |
69 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 22 MMbbl/d |
70 | Estonia | 21.8 MMbbl/d |
71 | Austria | 20.1 MMbbl/d |
72 | Mongolia | 16.7 MMbbl/d |
73 | Albania | 16.1 MMbbl/d |
74 | Serbia | 15.2 MMbbl/d |
75 | Suriname | 14.8 MMbbl/d |
76 | East Timor | 14 MMbbl/d |
77 | Bangladesh | 13.5 MMbbl/d |
78 | New Zealand | 13.4 MMbbl/d |
79 | Croatia | 12.2 MMbbl/d |
80 | Chile | 11.9 MMbbl/d |
81 | Belgium | 11.4 MMbbl/d |
82 | Sweden | 10.6 MMbbl/d |
83 | Guatemala | 10.3 MMbbl/d |
84 | Philippines | 10.3 MMbbl/d |
85 | Japan | 10.2 MMbbl/d |
86 | Finland | 8.3 MMbbl/d |
87 | Niger | 8 MMbbl/d |
88 | Portugal | 8 MMbbl/d |
89 | Czech Republic | 6.3 MMbbl/d |
90 | Greece | 4.8 MMbbl/d |
91 | Bulgaria | 4.5 MMbbl/d |
92 | Lithuania | 4 MMbbl/d |
93 | Turkey | 4 MMbbl/d |
94 | Slovakia | 3.8 MMbbl/d |
95 | Jamaica | 3 MMbbl/d |
96 | Paraguay | 2 MMbbl/d |
97 | Latvia | 1.6 MMbbl/d |
98 | Belize | 1.3 MMbbl/d |
99 | Barbados | 1 MMbbl/d |
100 | Taiwan | 0.8 MMbbl/d |
101 | Zimbabwe | 0.8 MMbbl/d |
102 | Kyrgyzstan | 0.7 MMbbl/d |
103 | Ireland | 0.6 MMbbl/d |
104 | Costa Rica | 0.4 MMbbl/d |
105 | Uruguay | 0.4 MMbbl/d |
106 | Georgia | 0.3 MMbbl/d |
107 | Switzerland | 0.3 MMbbl/d |
108 | Tajikistan | 0.3 MMbbl/d |
109 | Nicaragua | 0.2 MMbbl/d |
110 | Hong Kong | 0.1 MMbbl/d |
111 | Afghanistan | 0 MMbbl/d |
112 | Antigua and Barbuda | 0 MMbbl/d |
113 | Armenia | 0 MMbbl/d |
114 | Aruba | 0 MMbbl/d |
115 | Benin | 0 MMbbl/d |
116 | Bermuda | 0 MMbbl/d |
117 | Bhutan | 0 MMbbl/d |
118 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 MMbbl/d |
119 | Botswana | 0 MMbbl/d |
120 | British Virgin Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
121 | Burkina Faso | 0 MMbbl/d |
122 | Burundi | 0 MMbbl/d |
123 | Cambodia | 0 MMbbl/d |
124 | Cayman Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
125 | Central African Republic | 0 MMbbl/d |
126 | Comoros | 0 MMbbl/d |
127 | Cyprus | 0 MMbbl/d |
128 | Djibouti | 0 MMbbl/d |
129 | Dominica | 0 MMbbl/d |
130 | Dominican Republic | 0 MMbbl/d |
131 | El Salvador | 0 MMbbl/d |
132 | Eritrea | 0 MMbbl/d |
133 | Ethiopia | 0 MMbbl/d |
134 | Faroe Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
135 | Fiji | 0 MMbbl/d |
136 | Grenada | 0 MMbbl/d |
137 | Guam | 0 MMbbl/d |
138 | Guinea | 0 MMbbl/d |
139 | Guinea-Bissau | 0 MMbbl/d |
140 | Haiti | 0 MMbbl/d |
141 | Honduras | 0 MMbbl/d |
142 | Iceland | 0 MMbbl/d |
143 | Israel | 0 MMbbl/d |
144 | Jordan | 0 MMbbl/d |
145 | Kenya | 0 MMbbl/d |
146 | Laos | 0 MMbbl/d |
147 | Lebanon | 0 MMbbl/d |
148 | Lesotho | 0 MMbbl/d |
149 | Liberia | 0 MMbbl/d |
150 | Luxembourg | 0 MMbbl/d |
151 | Macau | 0 MMbbl/d |
152 | Madagascar | 0 MMbbl/d |
153 | Malawi | 0 MMbbl/d |
154 | Maldives | 0 MMbbl/d |
155 | Mali | 0 MMbbl/d |
156 | Malta | 0 MMbbl/d |
157 | Mauritania | 0 MMbbl/d |
158 | Mauritius | 0 MMbbl/d |
159 | Moldova | 0 MMbbl/d |
160 | Montenegro | 0 MMbbl/d |
161 | Montserrat | 0 MMbbl/d |
162 | Morocco | 0 MMbbl/d |
163 | Mozambique | 0 MMbbl/d |
164 | Namibia | 0 MMbbl/d |
165 | Nauru | 0 MMbbl/d |
166 | Nepal | 0 MMbbl/d |
167 | New Caledonia | 0 MMbbl/d |
168 | North Korea | 0 MMbbl/d |
169 | Palestine | 0 MMbbl/d |
170 | Panama | 0 MMbbl/d |
171 | Puerto Rico | 0 MMbbl/d |
172 | Republic of Macedonia | 0 MMbbl/d |
173 | Rwanda | 0 MMbbl/d |
174 | Saint Helena | 0 MMbbl/d |
175 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0 MMbbl/d |
176 | Saint Lucia | 0 MMbbl/d |
177 | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 0 MMbbl/d |
178 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 MMbbl/d |
179 | Senegal | 0 MMbbl/d |
180 | Seychelles | 0 MMbbl/d |
181 | Sierra Leone | 0 MMbbl/d |
182 | Singapore | 0 MMbbl/d |
183 | Slovenia | 0 MMbbl/d |
184 | Solomon Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
185 | Somalia | 0 MMbbl/d |
186 | Sri Lanka | 0 MMbbl/d |
187 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 0 MMbbl/d |
188 | Tanzania | 0 MMbbl/d |
189 | The Bahamas | 0 MMbbl/d |
190 | The Gambia | 0 MMbbl/d |
191 | Togo | 0 MMbbl/d |
192 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
193 | Uganda | 0 MMbbl/d |
194 | United States Virgin Islands | 0 MMbbl/d |
195 | Vanuatu | 0 MMbbl/d |
196 | Western Sahara | 0 MMbbl/d |
197 | Zambia | 0 MMbbl/d |
198 | Eswatini | 0 MMbbl/d |
Countries That Produce the Most Oil
The ten countries in the world that produce the most oil are the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, China, Iraq, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Brazil, and Kuwait. The United States is the largest oil producer in the world, with an output of 17.9 million barrels per day, followed closely by Saudi Arabia with 10.8 million barrels per day. Russia is the third largest oil producer with 10.7 million barrels per day, while Canada ranks fourth with 5.4 million barrels per day. China comes in at number five with an output of 4.7 million barrels per day, followed by Iraq with 4.1 million barrels per day, while the UAE ranks seventh for countries that produce the most oil, with 3.7 million barrels per day. Brazil is the eighth largest oil producer in the world, with an output of 3.6 million barrels per day, while Iran is ninth, with an output of 3.4 million barrels per day. Kuwait completes the top ten list for countries that produce the most oil, with an output of 2.7 million barrels per day.
The 10 countries that produce the most oil, in barrels per day :
1. United States of America – 17,924.2 million
2. Saudi Arabia – 10,815.7 million
3. Russia – 10,749.5 million
4. Canada – 5,468.1 million
5. China – 4,712.2 million
6. Iraq – 4,161.5 million
7. United Arab Emirates – 3,769.1 million
8. Brazil – 3,629.1 million
9. Iran – 3,450.3 million
10. Kuwait – 2,720.5 million
Crude Oil Production by Country
Afghanistan
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#111
Albania
16.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#73
Algeria
1,414.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#16
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
1,197.6 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#18
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.
Antigua and Barbuda
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#112
Argentina
690.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#25
Armenia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#113
Aruba
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#114
Australia
441.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#30
Austria
20.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#71
Azerbaijan
711.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#24
Bahrain
185.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#36
Bangladesh
13.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#77
Barbados
1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#99
Belarus
34.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#66
Belgium
11.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#81
Belize
1.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#98
Benin
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#115
Bermuda
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#116
Bhutan
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#117
Bolivia
65.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#56
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#118
Botswana
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#119
Brazil
3,629.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#8
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.
British Virgin Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#120
Brunei
107.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#44
Bulgaria
4.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#91
Burkina Faso
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#121
Burundi
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#122
Cambodia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#123
Cameroon
63.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#57
Canada
5,468.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#4
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.
Cayman Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#124
Central African Republic
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#125
Chad
87.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#47
Chile
11.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#80
Colombia
756.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#23
Comoros
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#126
Costa Rica
0.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#104
Croatia
12.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#79
Cuba
38.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#61
Cyprus
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#127
Czech Republic
6.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#89
Democratic Republic of the Congo
22 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#69
Denmark
68 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#54
Djibouti
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#128
Dominica
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#129
Dominican Republic
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#130
East Timor
14 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#76
Ecuador
478 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#29
Egypt
660.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#26
El Salvador
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#131
Equatorial Guinea
142.6 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#39
Eritrea
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#132
Estonia
21.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#70
Eswatini
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#133
Ethiopia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#134
Faroe Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#135
Fiji
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#136
Finland
8.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#86
France
81.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#48
Gabon
175 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#37
Georgia
0.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#106
Germany
135 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#40
Ghana
185.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#35
Greece
4.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#90
Grenada
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#137
Guam
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#138
Guatemala
10.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#83
Guinea
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#139
Guinea-Bissau
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#140
Guyana
110.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#42
Haiti
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#141
Honduras
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#142
Hong Kong
0.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#110
Hungary
35.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#65
Iceland
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#143
India
771.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#22
Indonesia
842.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#21
Iran
3,450.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#9
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
4,161.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#6
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.
Ireland
0.6 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#103
Israel
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#144
Italy
107.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#43
Ivory Coast
33 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#67
Jamaica
3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#95
Japan
10.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#85
Jordan
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#145
Kazakhstan
1,864.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#13
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.
Kenya
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#146
Kuwait
2,720.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#10
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.
Kyrgyzstan
0.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#102
Laos
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#147
Latvia
1.6 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#97
Lebanon
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#148
Lesotho
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#149
Liberia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#150
Libya
1,252.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#17
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.
Lithuania
4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#92
Luxembourg
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#151
Macau
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#152
Madagascar
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#153
Malawi
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#154
Malaysia
593.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#28
Maldives
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#155
Mali
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#156
Malta
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#157
Mauritania
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#158
Mauritius
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#159
Mexico
1,905.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#12
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.
Moldova
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#160
Mongolia
16.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#72
Montenegro
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#161
Montserrat
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#162
Morocco
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#163
Mozambique
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#164
Namibia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#165
Nauru
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#166
Nepal
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#167
Netherlands
76.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#51
New Caledonia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#168
New Zealand
13.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#78
Nicaragua
0.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#109
Niger
8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#87
Nigeria
1,646.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#15
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.
North Korea
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#169
Norway
2,026 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#11
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
978.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#19
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.
Pakistan
100.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#45
Palestine
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#170
Panama
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#171
Papua New Guinea
37.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#63
Paraguay
2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#96
People's Republic of China
4,712.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#5
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.
Peru
122.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#41
Philippines
10.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#84
Poland
28.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#68
Portugal
8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#88
Puerto Rico
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#172
Qatar
1,815.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#14
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.
Republic of Macedonia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#173
Republic of the Congo
270.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#32
Romania
74 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#52
Russia
10,749.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#3
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.
Rwanda
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#174
Saint Helena
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#175
Saint Kitts and Nevis
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#176
Saint Lucia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#177
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#178
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#179
São Tomé and Príncipe
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#180
Saudi Arabia
10,815.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#2
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.
Senegal
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#181
Serbia
15.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#74
Seychelles
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#182
Sierra Leone
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#183
Singapore
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#184
Slovakia
3.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#94
Slovenia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#185
Solomon Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#186
Somalia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#187
South Africa
97.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#46
South Korea
37.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#62
South Sudan
157.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#38
Spain
47.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#59
Sri Lanka
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#188
Sudan
66.9 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#55
Suriname
14.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#75
Sweden
10.6 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#82
Switzerland
0.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#107
Syria
80.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#50
Taiwan
0.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#100
Tajikistan
0.3 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#108
Tanzania
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#189
Thailand
438.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#31
The Bahamas
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#190
The Gambia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#191
Togo
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#192
Trinidad and Tobago
81 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#49
Tunisia
42.5 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#60
Turkey
4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#93
Turkmenistan
249.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#33
Turks and Caicos Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#193
Uganda
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#194
Ukraine
57.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#58
United Arab Emirates
3,769.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#7
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.
United Kingdom
890.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#20
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.
United States of America
17,924.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#1
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.
United States Virgin Islands
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#195
Uruguay
0.4 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#105
Uzbekistan
36.2 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#64
Vanuatu
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#196
Venezuela
604.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#27
Vietnam
197.7 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#34
Western Sahara
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#197
Yemen
70.1 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#53
Zambia
0 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#198
Zimbabwe
0.8 MMbbl/d
Ranked in the World
#101
FAQs
What country produces the most oil ?
The US is the world’s largest producer of crude oil, with a production of almost 18 million barrels of crude oil per day.
What countries produce the most oil ?
The countries that produce the most oil in the world are the US, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, China, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Iran, Kuwait, Norway, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, and Angola, among others.
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