Oil Production by Country

Map

Table

Table of Contents
Interactive MapIntroductionList of Countries by Oil ProductionCountries That Produce the Most OilCrude Oil Production by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEast TimorEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorwayOmanPakistanPalestinePanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRepublic of the CongoRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUnited States Virgin IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWhat country produces the most oil ?What countries produce the most oil ?
Advertisement

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

#CountryCrude Oil Production
1United States of America17,924.2 MMbbl/d
2Saudi Arabia10,815.7 MMbbl/d
3Russia10,749.5 MMbbl/d
4Canada5,468.1 MMbbl/d
5People's Republic of China4,712.2 MMbbl/d
6Iraq4,161.5 MMbbl/d
7United Arab Emirates3,769.1 MMbbl/d
8Brazil3,629.1 MMbbl/d
9Iran3,450.3 MMbbl/d
10Kuwait2,720.5 MMbbl/d
11Norway2,026 MMbbl/d
12Mexico1,905.5 MMbbl/d
13Kazakhstan1,864.9 MMbbl/d
14Qatar1,815.1 MMbbl/d
15Nigeria1,646.9 MMbbl/d
16Algeria1,414.8 MMbbl/d
17Libya1,252.8 MMbbl/d
18Angola1,197.6 MMbbl/d
19Oman978.8 MMbbl/d
20United Kingdom890.4 MMbbl/d
21Indonesia842.3 MMbbl/d
22India771.4 MMbbl/d
23Colombia756.4 MMbbl/d
24Azerbaijan711.7 MMbbl/d
25Argentina690.2 MMbbl/d
26Egypt660.8 MMbbl/d
27Venezuela604.8 MMbbl/d
28Malaysia593.8 MMbbl/d
29Ecuador478 MMbbl/d
30Australia441.5 MMbbl/d
31Thailand438.2 MMbbl/d
32Republic of the Congo270.9 MMbbl/d
33Turkmenistan249.7 MMbbl/d
34Vietnam197.7 MMbbl/d
35Ghana185.7 MMbbl/d
36Bahrain185.3 MMbbl/d
37Gabon175 MMbbl/d
38South Sudan157.1 MMbbl/d
39Equatorial Guinea142.6 MMbbl/d
40Germany135 MMbbl/d
41Peru122.5 MMbbl/d
42Guyana110.2 MMbbl/d
43Italy107.7 MMbbl/d
44Brunei107.3 MMbbl/d
45Pakistan100.7 MMbbl/d
46South Africa97.9 MMbbl/d
47Chad87.9 MMbbl/d
48France81.5 MMbbl/d
49Trinidad and Tobago81 MMbbl/d
50Syria80.8 MMbbl/d
51Netherlands76.1 MMbbl/d
52Romania74 MMbbl/d
53Yemen70.1 MMbbl/d
54Denmark68 MMbbl/d
55Sudan66.9 MMbbl/d
56Bolivia65.4 MMbbl/d
57Cameroon63.2 MMbbl/d
58Ukraine57.7 MMbbl/d
59Spain47.2 MMbbl/d
60Tunisia42.5 MMbbl/d
61Cuba38.4 MMbbl/d
62South Korea37.4 MMbbl/d
63Papua New Guinea37.2 MMbbl/d
64Uzbekistan36.2 MMbbl/d
65Hungary35.2 MMbbl/d
66Belarus34.3 MMbbl/d
67Ivory Coast33 MMbbl/d
68Poland28.4 MMbbl/d
69Democratic Republic of the Congo22 MMbbl/d
70Estonia21.8 MMbbl/d
71Austria20.1 MMbbl/d
72Mongolia16.7 MMbbl/d
73Albania16.1 MMbbl/d
74Serbia15.2 MMbbl/d
75Suriname14.8 MMbbl/d
76East Timor14 MMbbl/d
77Bangladesh13.5 MMbbl/d
78New Zealand13.4 MMbbl/d
79Croatia12.2 MMbbl/d
80Chile11.9 MMbbl/d
81Belgium11.4 MMbbl/d
82Sweden10.6 MMbbl/d
83Guatemala10.3 MMbbl/d
84Philippines10.3 MMbbl/d
85Japan10.2 MMbbl/d
86Finland8.3 MMbbl/d
87Niger8 MMbbl/d
88Portugal8 MMbbl/d
89Czech Republic6.3 MMbbl/d
90Greece4.8 MMbbl/d
91Bulgaria4.5 MMbbl/d
92Lithuania4 MMbbl/d
93Turkey4 MMbbl/d
94Slovakia3.8 MMbbl/d
95Jamaica3 MMbbl/d
96Paraguay2 MMbbl/d
97Latvia1.6 MMbbl/d
98Belize1.3 MMbbl/d
99Barbados1 MMbbl/d
100Taiwan0.8 MMbbl/d
101Zimbabwe0.8 MMbbl/d
102Kyrgyzstan0.7 MMbbl/d
103Ireland0.6 MMbbl/d
104Costa Rica0.4 MMbbl/d
105Uruguay0.4 MMbbl/d
106Georgia0.3 MMbbl/d
107Switzerland0.3 MMbbl/d
108Tajikistan0.3 MMbbl/d
109Nicaragua0.2 MMbbl/d
110Hong Kong0.1 MMbbl/d
111Afghanistan0 MMbbl/d
112Antigua and Barbuda0 MMbbl/d
113Armenia0 MMbbl/d
114Aruba0 MMbbl/d
115Benin0 MMbbl/d
116Bermuda0 MMbbl/d
117Bhutan0 MMbbl/d
118Bosnia and Herzegovina0 MMbbl/d
119Botswana0 MMbbl/d
120British Virgin Islands0 MMbbl/d
121Burkina Faso0 MMbbl/d
122Burundi0 MMbbl/d
123Cambodia0 MMbbl/d
124Cayman Islands0 MMbbl/d
125Central African Republic0 MMbbl/d
126Comoros0 MMbbl/d
127Cyprus0 MMbbl/d
128Djibouti0 MMbbl/d
129Dominica0 MMbbl/d
130Dominican Republic0 MMbbl/d
131El Salvador0 MMbbl/d
132Eritrea0 MMbbl/d
133Ethiopia0 MMbbl/d
134Faroe Islands0 MMbbl/d
135Fiji0 MMbbl/d
136Grenada0 MMbbl/d
137Guam0 MMbbl/d
138Guinea0 MMbbl/d
139Guinea-Bissau0 MMbbl/d
140Haiti0 MMbbl/d
141Honduras0 MMbbl/d
142Iceland0 MMbbl/d
143Israel0 MMbbl/d
144Jordan0 MMbbl/d
145Kenya0 MMbbl/d
146Laos0 MMbbl/d
147Lebanon0 MMbbl/d
148Lesotho0 MMbbl/d
149Liberia0 MMbbl/d
150Luxembourg0 MMbbl/d
151Macau0 MMbbl/d
152Madagascar0 MMbbl/d
153Malawi0 MMbbl/d
154Maldives0 MMbbl/d
155Mali0 MMbbl/d
156Malta0 MMbbl/d
157Mauritania0 MMbbl/d
158Mauritius0 MMbbl/d
159Moldova0 MMbbl/d
160Montenegro0 MMbbl/d
161Montserrat0 MMbbl/d
162Morocco0 MMbbl/d
163Mozambique0 MMbbl/d
164Namibia0 MMbbl/d
165Nauru0 MMbbl/d
166Nepal0 MMbbl/d
167New Caledonia0 MMbbl/d
168North Korea0 MMbbl/d
169Palestine0 MMbbl/d
170Panama0 MMbbl/d
171Puerto Rico0 MMbbl/d
172Republic of Macedonia0 MMbbl/d
173Rwanda0 MMbbl/d
174Saint Helena0 MMbbl/d
175Saint Kitts and Nevis0 MMbbl/d
176Saint Lucia0 MMbbl/d
177Saint Pierre and Miquelon0 MMbbl/d
178Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0 MMbbl/d
179Senegal0 MMbbl/d
180Seychelles0 MMbbl/d
181Sierra Leone0 MMbbl/d
182Singapore0 MMbbl/d
183Slovenia0 MMbbl/d
184Solomon Islands0 MMbbl/d
185Somalia0 MMbbl/d
186Sri Lanka0 MMbbl/d
187São Tomé and Príncipe0 MMbbl/d
188Tanzania0 MMbbl/d
189The Bahamas0 MMbbl/d
190The Gambia0 MMbbl/d
191Togo0 MMbbl/d
192Turks and Caicos Islands0 MMbbl/d
193Uganda0 MMbbl/d
194United States Virgin Islands0 MMbbl/d
195Vanuatu0 MMbbl/d
196Western Sahara0 MMbbl/d
197Zambia0 MMbbl/d
198Eswatini0 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

Advertisement

Crude Oil Production by Country

Afghanistan

See less

do_not_disturb_on

Ranked in the World

#111

Albania

See more

add_circle

16.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#73

Algeria

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#112

Argentina

See more

add_circle

690.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#25

Armenia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#113

Aruba

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#114

Australia

See more

add_circle

441.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#30

Austria

See more

add_circle

20.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#71

Azerbaijan

See more

add_circle

711.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#24

Bahrain

See more

add_circle

185.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#36

Bangladesh

See more

add_circle

13.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#77

Barbados

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#99

Belarus

See more

add_circle

34.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#66

Belgium

See more

add_circle

11.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#81

Belize

See more

add_circle

1.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#98

Benin

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#115

Bermuda

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#116

Bhutan

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#117

Bolivia

See more

add_circle

65.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#56

Bosnia and Herzegovina

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#118

Botswana

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#119

Brazil

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#120

Brunei

See more

add_circle

107.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#44

Bulgaria

See more

add_circle

4.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#91

Burkina Faso

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#121

Burundi

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#122

Cambodia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#123

Cameroon

See more

add_circle

63.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#57

Canada

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#124

Central African Republic

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#125

Chad

See more

add_circle

87.9 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#47

Chile

See more

add_circle

11.9 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#80

Colombia

See more

add_circle

756.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#23

Comoros

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#126

Costa Rica

See more

add_circle

0.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#104

Croatia

See more

add_circle

12.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#79

Cuba

See more

add_circle

38.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#61

Cyprus

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#127

Czech Republic

See more

add_circle

6.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#89

Democratic Republic of the Congo

See more

add_circle

22 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#69

Denmark

See more

add_circle

68 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#54

Djibouti

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#128

Dominica

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#129

Dominican Republic

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#130

East Timor

See more

add_circle

14 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#76

Ecuador

See more

add_circle

478 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#29

Egypt

See more

add_circle

660.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#26

El Salvador

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#131

Equatorial Guinea

See more

add_circle

142.6 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#39

Eritrea

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#132

Estonia

See more

add_circle

21.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#70

Eswatini

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#133

Ethiopia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#134

Faroe Islands

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#135

Fiji

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#136

Finland

See more

add_circle

8.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#86

France

See more

add_circle

81.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#48

Gabon

See more

add_circle

175 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#37

Georgia

See more

add_circle

0.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#106

Germany

See more

add_circle

135 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#40

Ghana

See more

add_circle

185.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#35

Greece

See more

add_circle

4.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#90

Grenada

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#137

Guam

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#138

Guatemala

See more

add_circle

10.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#83

Guinea

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#139

Guinea-Bissau

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#140

Guyana

See more

add_circle

110.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#42

Haiti

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#141

Honduras

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#142

Hong Kong

See more

add_circle

0.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#110

Hungary

See more

add_circle

35.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#65

Iceland

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#143

India

See more

add_circle

771.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#22

Indonesia

See more

add_circle

842.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#21

Iran

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

0.6 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#103

Israel

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#144

Italy

See more

add_circle

107.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#43

Ivory Coast

See more

add_circle

33 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#67

Jamaica

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#95

Japan

See more

add_circle

10.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#85

Jordan

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#145

Kazakhstan

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#146

Kuwait

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

0.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#102

Laos

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#147

Latvia

See more

add_circle

1.6 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#97

Lebanon

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#148

Lesotho

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#149

Liberia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#150

Libya

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#92

Luxembourg

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#151

Macau

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#152

Madagascar

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#153

Malawi

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#154

Malaysia

See more

add_circle

593.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#28

Maldives

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#155

Mali

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#156

Malta

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#157

Mauritania

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#158

Mauritius

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#159

Mexico

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#160

Mongolia

See more

add_circle

16.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#72

Montenegro

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#161

Montserrat

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#162

Morocco

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#163

Mozambique

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#164

Namibia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#165

Nauru

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#166

Nepal

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#167

Netherlands

See more

add_circle

76.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#51

New Caledonia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#168

New Zealand

See more

add_circle

13.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#78

Nicaragua

See more

add_circle

0.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#109

Niger

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#87

Nigeria

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#169

Norway

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

100.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#45

Palestine

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#170

Panama

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#171

Papua New Guinea

See more

add_circle

37.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#63

Paraguay

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#96

People's Republic of China

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

122.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#41

Philippines

See more

add_circle

10.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#84

Poland

See more

add_circle

28.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#68

Portugal

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#88

Puerto Rico

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#172

Qatar

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#173

Republic of the Congo

See more

add_circle

270.9 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#32

Romania

See more

add_circle

74 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#52

Russia

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#174

Saint Helena

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#175

Saint Kitts and Nevis

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#176

Saint Lucia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#177

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#178

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#179

São Tomé and Príncipe

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#180

Saudi Arabia

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#181

Serbia

See more

add_circle

15.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#74

Seychelles

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#182

Sierra Leone

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#183

Singapore

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#184

Slovakia

See more

add_circle

3.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#94

Slovenia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#185

Solomon Islands

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#186

Somalia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#187

South Africa

See more

add_circle

97.9 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#46

South Korea

See more

add_circle

37.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#62

South Sudan

See more

add_circle

157.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#38

Spain

See more

add_circle

47.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#59

Sri Lanka

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#188

Sudan

See more

add_circle

66.9 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#55

Suriname

See more

add_circle

14.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#75

Sweden

See more

add_circle

10.6 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#82

Switzerland

See more

add_circle

0.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#107

Syria

See more

add_circle

80.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#50

Taiwan

See more

add_circle

0.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#100

Tajikistan

See more

add_circle

0.3 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#108

Tanzania

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#189

Thailand

See more

add_circle

438.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#31

The Bahamas

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#190

The Gambia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#191

Togo

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#192

Trinidad and Tobago

See more

add_circle

81 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#49

Tunisia

See more

add_circle

42.5 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#60

Turkey

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#93

Turkmenistan

See more

add_circle

249.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#33

Turks and Caicos Islands

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#193

Uganda

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#194

Ukraine

See more

add_circle

57.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#58

United Arab Emirates

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

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

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#195

Uruguay

See more

add_circle

0.4 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#105

Uzbekistan

See more

add_circle

36.2 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#64

Vanuatu

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#196

Venezuela

See more

add_circle

604.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#27

Vietnam

See more

add_circle

197.7 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#34

Western Sahara

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#197

Yemen

See more

add_circle

70.1 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#53

Zambia

See more

add_circle

Ranked in the World

#198

Zimbabwe

See more

add_circle

0.8 MMbbl/d

Ranked in the World

#101

Advertisement

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.

Need to survey a highly targeted audience?

Talk to our Experts