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Algeria Oil Production

- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place.

Algeria Oil ProductionMillion Barrels Daily · 2015–2023

1.61.51.41.32015: 1.562016: 1.58Peak2017: 1.542018: 1.512019: 1.492020: 1.33Trough2021: 1.352022: 1.442023: 1.4120152017201920212023
Source: energyinst.orgLast updated: July 2026

What Algeria Oil Production shows

Algeria Oil Production was 1.41 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of Algeria from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's oil production landscape, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments over the observed period.

Trend

Lower over the period

Algeria Oil Production moved from 1.56 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 1.41 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−9.6%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 1.58 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 1.33 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.

Volatility

A 15.5% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 0.245 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −10.4% in 2020.

Structure

Ranks 13 of 27 countries covered

Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Algeria ranks 13 for 2023, behind U.S. (19.36 Million Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (11.39 Million Barrels Daily). It accounts for 1.5% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Algeria Oil Production by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Barrels Daily.

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Algeria Oil Production, 2015–2023, Million Barrels Daily.
YearMillion Barrels DailyChange vs prior year
2023 1.41 −2.4%
2022 1.44 +6.7%
2021 1.35 +1.6%
2020 Trough1.33 −10.4%
2019 1.49 −1.6%
2018 1.51 −1.9%
2017 1.54 −2.3%
2016Peak 1.58 +1.2%
2015 1.56 —

Regional context

How Algeria compares in Africa

Oil Production by country, 2023, Million Barrels Daily. Algeria is highlighted.

1Nigeria
1.54
2Algeria
1.41
3Egypt
0.610

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.

Inclusions

The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time.

Exclusions

The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.

About this indicator

Oil Production — - Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.

Measured in million barrels daily, the dataset reflects total oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, investment trends, resource development, and the overall performance of Algeria's petroleum sector. The dataset supports evaluation of production stability, upstream efficiency, and the country’s role as a key hydrocarbon exporter in North Africa.

Algeria produced 1.56 million barrels daily in 2015 before increasing slightly to 1.58 million in 2016. Production then declined to 1.54 million barrels daily in 2017 and 1.51 million in 2018, followed by 1.49 million in 2019. Output fell further to 1.33 million barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 1.35 million in 2021 and 1.44 million in 2022. Production slightly eased to 1.41 million barrels daily in 2023. The variations reflect production adjustments under OPEC+ agreements, natural field maturity, and fluctuations in upstream investment and operational output.

Overall, the dataset indicates a generally stable but slightly declining production trend with partial recovery in the later years. Algeria continues to rely heavily on its hydrocarbon sector, and maintaining production levels remains critical for export revenues and national economic stability.

The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national oil production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and production planning.

Indicator
Oil Production
Country
Algeria
Region
Africa
Unit
Million Barrels Daily
Coverage
2015–2023, annual
Category
Energy & Power
Last updated
July 2026
Source
energyinst.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Algeria Oil Production?

Definition- Oil Production refers to the total amount of crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs within a country during a given year, before any refining or processing takes place. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the output of crude petroleum from both conventional and unconventional sources. This indicator reflects a country’s upstream oil industry performance, resource availability, and role in global energy supply. It is widely used to assess production trends, energy security, and dependence on oil resources for economic development.

What was Algeria Oil Production in 2023?

Algeria Oil Production was 1.41 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022.

How has Algeria Oil Production changed between 2015 and 2023?

Algeria Oil Production moved from 1.56 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 1.41 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−9.6%), an average of −1.3% a year. The series high was 1.58 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 1.33 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.

Which year had the highest and lowest Algeria Oil Production?

The highest value was 1.58 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the lowest was 1.33 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.

What does the Algeria Oil Production data include and exclude?

Included: The data includes crude oil extracted from both onshore and offshore oil fields, covering production from conventional wells as well as unconventional sources such as tight oil and shale oil where applicable. It includes all crude oil produced at the wellhead before refining, processing, or blending. The indicator may also include lease condensate when reported as part of crude oil production in national energy statistics. Data is compiled from national energy agencies, oil companies, and standardized international energy databases, ensuring consistency in comparing production levels across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, LPG, and other products derived from crude oil after refining. It does not include natural gas production, natural gas liquids (except where classified as condensate under crude oil reporting), biofuels, synthetic crude from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes, or refinery gains. The indicator does not measure oil consumption, reserves, imports, exports, or refining capacity. Minor variations may arise due to differences in national reporting standards, classification of condensates, and estimation methodologies used across countries.

Where does the Algeria Oil Production data come from?

The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Barrels Daily.

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