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 .

Since the 1960s, the Middle East has been the global region that has produced the largest quantity of crude oil in most years, followed by North America, and then the Commonwealth of Independent States (most of the former-USSR). In the figures for annual output, there are notable fluctuations in output that coincide with major regional events, such as the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Soviet dissolution in 1991, or the boom in onshore shale oil drilling in the U.S. since 2010.

The average for 2023 based on 190 countries was 429.63 thousand Barrels Per Day. The highest value was in the USA: 12927.22 thousand Barrels Per Day and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 0 thousand Barrels Per Day. The indicator is available from 1973 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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 13,208.219 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2024
• This records an increase from the previous number of 12,934.556 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2023
• US Crude Oil: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 7,171.122 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1960 to 2024, with 65 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 13,208.219 Barrel/Day th in 2024 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

Global oil production amounted to ************ barrels per day in 2024. The level of oil production reached an all-time high in 2024. However, the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on transportation fuel demand led to a notable decline in 2020. Rising production and consumption Apart from events surrounding global economic crisis as in the late 2000's and 2020, oil production consistently increased every year for the past two decades. Similarly, global oil consumption only decreased in 2008, 2009, and 2020, but has otherwise increased to a higher level year after year. Oil and oil products remain invaluable commodities as most transportation fuels are petroleum-based and oil is a major raw material for the chemicals industry. Production by region and country While total production is rising, regional distribution has shifted, with the share of production declining the most in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) since 2008, and rising the most in North America. Even though as a region the Middle East still produces the largest share of oil worldwide, the United States is currently the worl'ds largest producer of oil, followed by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

An overview of crude oil production by country, presented by year. Explore the rankings and trends in global energy markets, including the top producers like the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and more.

This is a list of countries by oil production (i.e., petroleum production), as compiled from the U.S. Energy Information Administration database for calendar year 2023, tabulating all countries on a comparable best-estimate basis.

Compared with shorter-term data, the full-year figures are less prone to distortion from periodic maintenance shutdowns and other seasonal cycles.

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.

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Context

This dataset offers comprehensive insights into oil production across 36 countries from 2021 to 2023. With columns detailing country names, types of production, product specifications, flow information, and corresponding production values, it serves as a valuable resource for analysts, researchers, and policymakers in the energy sector. Understanding global oil production trends is critical for making informed decisions regarding energy policies, investments, and sustainability efforts.

Content

Encompassing a wide array of data points, including country-specific production types, products, and production values over a thirteen-year period, this dataset facilitates detailed analyses of oil production dynamics. Researchers can delve into variations across countries, identify trends in production types and products, and explore the impact of geopolitical factors on oil production. By leveraging this dataset, stakeholders can gain actionable insights to optimize energy strategies, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable development in the oil sector.

Dataset Structure:

The dataset (oil_production_statistics.csv) comprises data from 2021 to 2023 and consists of the following columns:

Acknowledgment

The primary dataset was sourced from IEA (2024) Monthly Oil Statistics, IEA, Paris, and I extend my sincere gratitude to the team for providing the core data used in this dataset.

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Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Gansu data was reported at 3.277 Ton mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.052 Ton mn for Feb 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Gansu data is updated monthly, averaging 0.428 Ton mn from Dec 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 243 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.536 Ton mn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 0.029 Ton mn in Jan 2009. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Gansu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Crude Oil.

In 2019, Oil Production in the US grew 11% compared to a year earlier. Need to compare country statistics and get a global overview? Find all data easily.

Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Hunan data was reported at 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Ton mn for Feb 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Hunan data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Ton mn from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 260 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Hunan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Crude Oil.

Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Yunnan data was reported at 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Ton mn for Feb 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Yunnan data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Ton mn from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 260 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.001 Ton mn in Dec 2005 and a record low of 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Yunnan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Crude Oil.

Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Beijing data was reported at 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Ton mn for Feb 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Beijing data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Ton mn from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 256 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025 and a record low of 0.000 Ton mn in Mar 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Crude Oil.

Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Jilin data was reported at 1.053 Ton mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.693 Ton mn for Feb 2025. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Jilin data is updated monthly, averaging 2.925 Ton mn from Apr 2002 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 260 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.104 Ton mn in Dec 2012 and a record low of 0.457 Ton mn in Jan 2014. Crude Oil Production: Year to Date: Jilin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Crude Oil.

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CONTENT

Oil generates revenue for countries with enough oil reserves to produce more oil than they consume. And for those economies that are heavily dependent on imports, oil expenditures must be factored into national budgets. Not surprisingly, events such as unrest in oil-producing regions, new oil field discoveries, and advances in extraction technology profoundly affect the oil industry. Most of the time, the top oil-producing countries in the world rake in a lot of profit from oil production.

• Despite continuing growth in renewable energy, oil production continues to play a key role in the global economy.
• The top producing nations (identified by the EIA) in 2022 were the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, and Canada.
• The United States became the world's top petroleum liquids producer in 2013 and today is the world's top crude producer.
• China's production meets just over a third of its oil consumption. leaving it the world's largest petroleum importer.

The total global crude oil production grew by nearly two million barrels per day in 2023 compared to 2022. The region of South and Central America saw the largest year-over-year change in crude oil production, with a production increase of 8.3 percent from the previous year. The second-largest year-over-year change in crude oil production at that time was in North America, which had a production increase of 6.7 percent.