What countries are the top producers and consumers of oil?
The 10 largest oil1 producers and share of total world oil production2 in 20183
| Country | Million barrels per day | Share of world total |
| United States | 17.87 | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | 12.42 | 12% |
| Russia | 11.40 | 11% |
| Canada | 5.27 | 5% |
| China | 4.82 | 5% |
| Iraq | 4.62 | 5% |
| Iran | 4.47 | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.79 | 4% |
| Brazil | 3.43 | 3% |
| Kuwait | 2.87 | 3% |
| Total top 10 | 70.96 | 70% |
| World total | 100.66 |
1 Oil includes crude oil, all other petroleum liquids, and biofuels.
2 Production includes domestic production of crude oil, all other petroleum liquids, biofuels, and refinery processing gain.
3 Most recent year for which data are available when this FAQ was updated.
The 10 largest oil1 consumers and share of total world oil consumption in 20162
| Country | Million barrels per day | Share of world total |
| United States | 19.69 | 20% |
| China | 12.79 | 13% |
| India | 4.44 | 5% |
| Japan | 4.01 | 4% |
| Russia | 3.63 | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.30 | 3% |
| Brazil | 2.98 | 3% |
| South Korea | 2.61 | 3% |
| Canada | 2.47 | 3% |
| Germany | 2.38 | 2% |
| Total top 10 | 58.31 | 60% |
| World total | 96.92 |
1 Oil includes crude oil, all other petroleum liquids, and biofuels.
2 Most recent year for which data are available when this FAQ was updated.
Learn more:
International Energy Statistics: Total oil production
International Energy Statistics: Total oil consumption
Energy Explained: Where our oil comes from
Last updated: April 22, 2019
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