- 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.
Egypt Oil Production was 0.610 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of Egypt 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.
Egypt Oil Production moved from 0.726 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.610 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−16%), an average of −2.2% a year. The series high was 0.726 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the low 0.608 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2021) is 0.118 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −4.8% in 2016.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 21 for 2023, behind U.S. (19.36 Million Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (11.39 Million Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2023.
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 | 0.610 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 0.613 | +0.8% |
| 2021 Trough | 0.608 | −3.8% |
| 2020 | 0.632 | −3.2% |
| 2019 | 0.653 | −3.1% |
| 2018 | 0.674 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 0.660 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 0.691 | −4.8% |
| 2015Peak | 0.726 | — |
Regional context
Oil Production by country, 2023, Million Barrels Daily. Egypt is highlighted.
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 oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, investment trends, resource development, and the overall performance of Egypt's petroleum sector. The dataset supports evaluation of production stability, upstream efficiency, and the country’s ability to sustain crude oil output from mature basins while balancing growing domestic energy demand.
Egypt produced 726 thousand barrels daily in 2015 before declining to 691 thousand in 2016 and 660 thousand in 2017. Production recovered slightly to 674 thousand barrels daily in 2018 before falling again to 653 thousand in 2019 and 632 thousand in 2020. Output further declined to 608 thousand barrels daily in 2021 before stabilizing marginally at 613 thousand in 2022 and 610 thousand in 2023, indicating a relatively flat trend in the later years. The overall movement reflects mature field performance, natural depletion, and limited large-scale new discoveries despite ongoing exploration and development efforts.
Overall, the dataset shows a gradual downward trend followed by stabilization in Egypt’s oil production. While domestic output continues to contribute to national energy supply and supports refining and industrial activities, the declining trajectory highlights the importance of enhanced recovery techniques, investment in upstream exploration, and improved field management to sustain production levels.
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.
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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.
Egypt Oil Production was 0.610 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.5% on 2022.
Egypt Oil Production moved from 0.726 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 0.610 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (−16%), an average of −2.2% a year. The series high was 0.726 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the low 0.608 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
The highest value was 0.726 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 and the lowest was 0.608 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
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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