This dataset provides values for CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The United States produced the most oil in the world in 2024, at around ************ barrels of oil per day on average. Saudi Arabia and Russia followed as the second and third largest producers, and also rank amongst the top countries with highest oil exports. OPEC production share Many of the top oil-producing countries belong to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, also known as OPEC. The group was founded in 1960 by five original members: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. As of 2023, 15 nations belong to OPEC, and the organization holds powerful influence on the prices of oil, with some ** percent of the total global share of crude oil production coming from OPEC. Increased production in the United States The United States was not always the largest producer of oil, but imported oil at higher rates before the 2008 financial crisis. As foreign oil prices peaked during the Recession, investors sought to develop technology to extract more oil domestically, notably through hydraulic fracturing. Since then, oil production in the United States has nearly doubled, reducing the need for imports.

The United States is the world's largest crude oil producer. In 2024, it had an output of 20.1 million barrels worth of oil per day. This was nearly 13 million barrels more than in 2010 and largely a result of advances in unconventional tight oil production. Saudi Arabia and Russia ranked second and third, at around 10.9 and 10.8 million barrels daily respectively. Oil production includes crude oil, shale oil, oil sands, and natural gas liquids. Distribution of U.S. oil production The U.S. is divided into five regional divisions for oil production, known as Petroleum Administration for Defense District’s (PADD), which were created during World War II. The main goal was to organize the allocation of fuels from petroleum products and for data collection purposes these regions are still currently used. Out of all PADD's, PADD 3, including the Gulf Coast states, has recorded by far the largest daily crude oil production, at some 7.9 million barrels in 2021. By comparison, PADD 1 (East Coast) production volumes were 74 thousand barrels per day. The importance of PADD 3 to the country’s overall oil output is hardly surprising as Texas is by far the state with the largest crude oil production. U.S. natural gas production Besides being the world's largest oil producer, the U.S. is also the world’s largest natural gas producer. It produced over one trillion cubic meters in 2024, despite ranking fifth in terms of proved natural gas reserves .

The United States accounts for **** percent of global crude oil production, making it the largest oil producing country in the world. Crude oil production includes crude oil, shale oil, oil sand and NGLs (natural gas liquids: liquid content of natural gas in which the condensate is recovered separately). It excludes liquid fuels from other sources such as biomass and coal derivatives. Global crude oil supply Apart from the United States, Saudi Arabia and Russia are among the world’s largest producers of crude oil, each accounting for a share around ** percent. Saudi Arabia's oil production has amounted to roughly ********** barrels of oil per day for the past few years. Unsurprisingly, these countries are also some of the world’s largest oil consumers. Saudi Arabia consumes around ************ barrels per day, while the U.S. uses about ********** barrels. U.S. oil trade In the past, the U.S. relied heavily on oil imports from OPEC member countries like Saudi Arabia. However, due to an increase in domestic production output following technological advances, U.S. crude oil imports decreased by over one third since 2005. Conversely, U.S. petroleum exports skyrocketed, reaching ************ barrels per day in 2024.

In 2024, the United States produced a total of 857.9 million metric tons of oil, making it the leading oil-producing country in the world. The U.S. was also the largest oil-consuming country, with a consumption of nearly 19 million barrels of oil per day in 2024. Rise of unconventional oil production The U.S. has been the world's largest oil producer since 2018. Its ever increasing oil output has been made possible by the development of technologies allowing extraction from previously inaccessible deposits. The U.S. is the country with the largest unconventional oil resources, held largely in the form of kerogen (shale oil). Oil as a raw material Oil is one of the most widely used raw materials, such as for the manufacturing of transportation fuels, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. When breaking down the many products made of one barrel of crude oil, gasoline and diesel constitute the largest product group. Despite the economic events in 2008, 2009, and 2020 that impacted global oil use, daily global crude oil demand saw a net increase since 2006 and is forecast to grow even further.

This dataset provides values for CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Key information about United States Crude Oil: Production

• United States Crude Oil: Production was reported at 12,927.088 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2023
• This records an increase from the previous number of 11,910.573 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2022
• US Crude Oil: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 8,135.663 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1960 to 2023, with 64 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 12,927.088 Barrel/Day th in 2023 and a record low of 4,999.727 Barrel/Day th in 2008
• US Crude Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Production: Yearly

Crude oil production is a critical component of the global energy sector, and it plays a significant role in the overall economic development of countries around the world. Learn about the top crude oil producing countries, global production trends, and the role of OPEC in this article.

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Key information about Saudi Arabia Crude Oil: Production

• Saudi Arabia Crude Oil: Production was reported at 8,937.000 Barrel/Day th in Jan 2025
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,950.000 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2024
• Saudi Arabia Crude Oil: Production data is updated monthly, averaging 9,424.000 Barrel/Day th from Jan 2002 to Jan 2025, with 277 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 11,642.000 Barrel/Day th in Apr 2020 and a record low of 7,121.000 Barrel/Day th in Feb 2002
• Saudi Arabia Crude Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Production: OPEC Members: Monthly

Saudi Arabia is by far the leading producer of crude oil among OPEC member states. In 2024, it reported an average daily production of roughly **** million barrels. Iraq ranked second, at nearly **** million barrels daily. OPEC crude oil production totaled some ** million barrels per day that year. OPEC origin and global market share The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela and later joined by current members: Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, Nigeria, and United Arab Emirates. In 2024, the 12 OPEC members held roughly ** percent of total global crude oil production. Individual crudes within OPEC basket The main goal of OPEC is to coordinate petroleum policies among its members and to ensure stable prices for each product type, creating a reference system on the global oil market, facilitating the market for buyers and sellers. In 2024, the average annual OPEC crude oil price was around ** U.S. dollars per barrel. However, when looking at individual crudes in the OPEC reference basket, prices may show great discrepancies. For example, Algeria's Sahara Blend tends to be among the most expensive oils due to it being especially light and having a very low sulfur content.

Iraq Total Crude Oil Production rose 3.9% in 2019, compared to a year earlier.

The dataset contains the the country-wise production of Crude Oil. It should be noted that the units were given in Thousand Barrels Daily since 2014. Prior to it, the figures were given in Million Tonnes.

Key information about Algeria Crude Oil: Production

• Algeria Crude Oil: Production was reported at 895.000 Barrel/Day th in Jan 2025
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 903.000 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2024
• Algeria Crude Oil: Production data is updated monthly, averaging 1,126.000 Barrel/Day th from Jan 2002 to Jan 2025, with 277 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,408.000 Barrel/Day th in Apr 2008 and a record low of 775.000 Barrel/Day th in Feb 2002
• Algeria Crude Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Production: OPEC Members: Monthly

Key information about Peru Crude Oil: Production

• Peru Crude Oil: Production was reported at 53.008 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2019
• This records an increase from the previous number of 48.915 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2018
• Peru Crude Oil: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 77.314 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1960 to 2019, with 60 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 196.378 Barrel/Day th in 1982 and a record low of 40.251 Barrel/Day th in 2016
• Peru Crude Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Production: Yearly

Explore the top crude oil producing countries and their production volumes. Learn about the factors influencing crude oil production and the role of geopolitical tensions, market dynamics, and government policies. Discover the significance of the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and other major players in meeting global energy demand.