- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Oil Production was 13.87 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's crude oil production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
Commonwealth of Independent States Oil Production moved from 13.97 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13.87 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−0.7%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 14.70 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the low 13.47 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2020) is 1.23 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −8.4% in 2020.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia has the highest value in 2023 at 11.07 Million Barrels Daily, 79.9% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Million Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 11.08 | −1.1% | |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 1.89 | +6.8% | |
| 3 | Azerbaijan | 0.620 | −7.3% |
By region
Million Barrels Daily, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Barrels Daily.
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| Year | Million Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.87 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 13.93 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 13.81 | +2.5% |
| 2020 Trough | 13.47 | −8.4% |
| 2019Peak | 14.70 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 14.61 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 14.34 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 14.17 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 13.97 | — |
Data definition
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.
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.
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.
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 thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total regional crude oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream exploration activity, resource development, production capacity, and energy sector performance. Incorporating production data from Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and the remaining CIS countries, the dataset enables analysis of regional supply dynamics, production trends, and long-term developments across the CIS oil industry.
The Commonwealth of Independent States' total oil production increased from 13,966 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 14,171 thousand in 2016, 14,336 thousand in 2017, 14,607 thousand in 2018, and 14,701 thousand in 2019. Regional output declined to 13,468 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 13,806 thousand in 2021 and 13,933 thousand in 2022, followed by a slight decline to 13,868 thousand barrels daily in 2023. Russia remained the dominant producer, contributing 11,087 thousand barrels daily in 2015 and 11,075 thousand in 2023 despite moderate fluctuations. Kazakhstan recorded overall production growth during the review period, while Azerbaijan experienced a gradual decline. Production from the remaining CIS countries also decreased modestly over time.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates relatively stable long-term oil production across the Commonwealth of Independent States despite the temporary downturn experienced in 2020. Russia continued to account for the majority of regional output, while Kazakhstan's expansion partially offset declining production in Azerbaijan and other CIS producers. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional oil production trends, evaluating supply conditions, supporting market analysis, forecasting future crude oil output, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and long-term investment decisions.
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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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Oil Production was 13.87 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Oil Production moved from 13.97 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13.87 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−0.7%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 14.70 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the low 13.47 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
The highest value was 14.70 Million Barrels Daily in 2019 and the lowest was 13.47 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
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.
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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