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Egypt Oil Consumption

- Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes.

Egypt Oil ConsumptionThousand Barrels Daily · 2015–2023

9008007006002015: 8172016: 843Peak2017: 8092018: 7272019: 6922020: 607Trough2021: 6542022: 7562023: 74220152017201920212023
Source: energyinst.orgLast updated: June 2026

What Egypt Oil Consumption shows

Egypt Oil Consumption was 742 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022. The Oil Consumption dataset of Egypt from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's oil consumption, highlighting demand trends, consumption levels, supply patterns, and overall industry performance throughout the review period.

Trend

Lower over the period

Egypt Oil Consumption moved from 817 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 742 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−9.2%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 843 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 607 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

Volatility

A 28% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 236 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +15.6% in 2022.

Structure

Ranks 27 of 46 countries covered

Among the 46 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 27 for 2023, behind U.S. (18,984 Thousand Barrels Daily) and China (16,577 Thousand Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Egypt Oil Consumption by year

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

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Egypt Oil Consumption, 2015–2023, Thousand Barrels Daily.
YearThousand Barrels DailyChange vs prior year
2023 742 −1.9%
2022 756 +15.6%
2021 654 +7.7%
2020 Trough607 −12.3%
2019 692 −4.8%
2018 727 −10.1%
2017 809 −4%
2016Peak 843 +3.2%
2015 817 —

Regional context

How Egypt compares in Africa

Oil Consumption by country, 2023, Thousand Barrels Daily. Egypt is highlighted.

1Egypt
742
2South Africa
522
3Algeria
440

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

Oil Consumption — - Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the demand for oil-based fuels and products across the economy. The indicator includes the use of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, and other oil-derived products consumed by transportation, industry, power generation, residential, commercial, and other sectors. Oil Consumption is a key measure of a country’s energy demand, economic activity, transportation intensity, and dependence on petroleum resources.

Inclusions

The data includes the domestic consumption of major petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other refined oil products used across transportation, industrial, residential, commercial, agricultural, and power generation sectors. It covers both energy-related use and certain non-energy uses of petroleum products, such as feedstocks for petrochemical manufacturing where included in national energy balances. The indicator reflects total petroleum demand within a country regardless of whether the oil is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, refinery reports, trade data, and standardized international energy databases, enabling consistent comparison of oil consumption trends across countries and over time.

Exclusions

The data excludes crude oil production, crude oil reserves, refinery throughput, and petroleum exports. It does not include consumption of natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, electricity, or renewable energy sources unless they are derived from petroleum products. The indicator excludes upstream oil extraction activities and does not directly measure fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, energy affordability, or the quality of energy services. Inventory changes, strategic petroleum reserves, and stock movements may be treated separately depending on the reporting methodology. Minor variations may occur due to differences in national accounting practices, product classifications, and estimation methods used across countries.

About this indicator

Oil Consumption — - Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the demand for oil-based fuels and products across the economy. The indicator includes the use of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, and other oil-derived products consumed by transportation, industry, power generation, residential, commercial, and other sectors. Oil Consumption is a key measure of a country’s energy demand, economic activity, transportation intensity, and dependence on petroleum resources.

Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset serves as an important indicator of energy demand, transportation fuel consumption, industrial activity, and the performance of Egypt's oil market. It enables assessment of long-term consumption patterns, market dynamics, and changes in petroleum demand across major consuming sectors, supporting analysis of the country's evolving energy landscape and economic development.

Egypt's oil consumption increased from 817 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 843 thousand in 2016, before easing to 809 thousand in 2017 and declining further to 727 thousand barrels daily in 2018 and 692 thousand in 2019. Demand fell to 607 thousand barrels daily in 2020, reflecting reduced transportation activity and weaker economic performance. Consumption recovered to 654 thousand barrels daily in 2021 and 756 thousand in 2022, before easing slightly to 742 thousand barrels daily in 2023. Although consumption remained below the levels recorded during the early years of the review period, the post-pandemic recovery indicates improving domestic fuel demand.

Overall, the dataset indicates moderate fluctuations in Egypt's oil consumption, characterized by a gradual decline before 2020 and a steady recovery thereafter. The improvement observed between 2021 and 2023 reflects strengthening economic activity, expanding transportation demand, and continued industrial fuel consumption. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring oil consumption trends, evaluating energy demand, supporting market analysis, forecasting future petroleum consumption, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop informed energy policies, infrastructure strategies, and long-term investment decisions.

Indicator
Oil Consumption
Country
Egypt
Region
Africa
Unit
Thousand Barrels Daily
Coverage
2015–2023, annual
Category
Energy & Power
Last updated
June 2026
Source
energyinst.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Egypt Oil Consumption?

Definition- Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the demand for oil-based fuels and products across the economy. The indicator includes the use of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, and other oil-derived products consumed by transportation, industry, power generation, residential, commercial, and other sectors. Oil Consumption is a key measure of a country’s energy demand, economic activity, transportation intensity, and dependence on petroleum resources.

What was Egypt Oil Consumption in 2023?

Egypt Oil Consumption was 742 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022.

How has Egypt Oil Consumption changed between 2015 and 2023?

Egypt Oil Consumption moved from 817 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 742 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−9.2%), an average of −1.2% a year. The series high was 843 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 607 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Oil Consumption?

The highest value was 843 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the lowest was 607 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.

What does the Egypt Oil Consumption data include and exclude?

Included: The data includes the domestic consumption of major petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other refined oil products used across transportation, industrial, residential, commercial, agricultural, and power generation sectors. It covers both energy-related use and certain non-energy uses of petroleum products, such as feedstocks for petrochemical manufacturing where included in national energy balances. The indicator reflects total petroleum demand within a country regardless of whether the oil is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, refinery reports, trade data, and standardized international energy databases, enabling consistent comparison of oil consumption trends across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes crude oil production, crude oil reserves, refinery throughput, and petroleum exports. It does not include consumption of natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, electricity, or renewable energy sources unless they are derived from petroleum products. The indicator excludes upstream oil extraction activities and does not directly measure fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, energy affordability, or the quality of energy services. Inventory changes, strategic petroleum reserves, and stock movements may be treated separately depending on the reporting methodology. Minor variations may occur due to differences in national accounting practices, product classifications, and estimation methods used across countries.

Where does the Egypt Oil Consumption 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 Thousand Barrels Daily.

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