- Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes.
Europe Oil Consumption was 13,904 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.7% on 2022. The Oil Consumption dataset of Europe from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's oil consumption, highlighting demand trends, consumption levels, supply patterns, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
Europe Oil Consumption moved from 14,358 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13,904 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−3.2%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 15,040 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 12,926 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2020) is 2,114 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −13.1% in 2020.
Within Europe, Germany has the highest value in 2023 at 1,955 Thousand Barrels Daily, 14.1% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1,955 | −5.6% | |
| 2 | France | 1,348 | −0.9% | |
| 3 | UK | 1,325 | +1.2% | |
| 4 | Spain | 1,228 | −1.4% | |
| 5 | Italy | 1,221 | −1.2% | |
| 6 | Turkey | 1,136 | +6% | |
| 7 | Netherlands | 850 | +2.8% | |
| 8 | Poland | 700 | +0.3% | |
| 9 | Belgium | 556 | −4.6% | |
| 10 | Sweden | 240 | 0% | |
| 11 | Finland | 164 | −8.4% | |
| 12 | Denmark | 153 | +0.7% |
By region
Thousand Barrels Daily, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.
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| Year | Thousand Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,904 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 14,009 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 13,591 | +5.1% |
| 2020 Trough | 12,926 | −13.1% |
| 2019 | 14,882 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 14,947 | −0.6% |
| 2017Peak | 15,040 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 14,616 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 14,358 | — |
Data definition
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.
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.
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.
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 reflects total regional petroleum consumption and serves as an important indicator of transportation fuel demand, industrial activity, and overall energy market performance. Incorporating consumption data from major European economies and remaining regional countries, the dataset enables analysis of regional demand patterns, consumption trends, and long-term developments across Europe's oil market.
Europe's total oil consumption increased from 14,358 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 14,616 thousand in 2016 and 15,040 thousand in 2017, before easing to 14,947 thousand in 2018 and 14,882 thousand in 2019. Regional demand declined significantly to 12,926 thousand barrels daily in 2020, reflecting reduced transportation activity and broader economic disruptions. Consumption recovered to 13,591 thousand barrels daily in 2021, 14,009 thousand in 2022, and 13,904 thousand in 2023. Germany remained the region's largest oil consumer despite declining from 2,269 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 1,955 thousand in 2023. Turkey recorded strong growth, rising from 884 thousand to 1,136 thousand barrels daily, while Poland also increased consumption. Several mature markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, generally recorded lower consumption over the review period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates relatively stable long-term oil consumption across Europe despite the pronounced decline in 2020. Recovery after the pandemic was supported by improving transportation and industrial activity, although regional demand remained below pre-2020 levels by 2023. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional oil consumption trends, evaluating energy demand, supporting market analysis, forecasting future petroleum consumption, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and long-term investment decisions.
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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.
Europe Oil Consumption was 13,904 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 0.7% on 2022.
Europe Oil Consumption moved from 14,358 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13,904 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−3.2%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 15,040 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 12,926 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The highest value was 15,040 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the lowest was 12,926 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
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.
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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