- Oil Consumption refers to the total amount of petroleum products used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes.
Global Oil Consumption was 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 2.6% on 2022. The Global Oil Consumption dataset from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide oil consumption, highlighting demand trends, consumption levels, supply patterns, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
Global Oil Consumption moved from 92,767 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+8%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 89,448 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 10,773 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −8.9% in 2020.
Of the 46 countries in this dataset, U.S., China and India have the highest values in 2023 (18,984, 16,577, 5,446 Thousand Barrels Daily respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Barrels Daily. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. | 18,984 | +0.6% | |
| 2 | China | 16,577 | +10.7% | |
| 3 | India | 5,446 | +4.5% | |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 4,052 | +5.1% | |
| 5 | Russia | 3,635 | +0.6% | |
| 6 | Japan | 3,366 | −3.9% | |
| 7 | South Korea | 2,797 | −2.1% | |
| 8 | Brazil | 2,567 | +2.2% | |
| 9 | Canada | 2,351 | +1.7% | |
| 10 | Mexico | 1,962 | +1.6% | |
| 11 | Germany | 1,955 | −5.6% | |
| 12 | Iran | 1,817 | −1.9% | |
| 13 | Indonesia | 1,604 | +0.4% | |
| 14 | Singapore | 1,359 | +13% | |
| 15 | France | 1,348 | −0.9% | |
| 16 | UK | 1,325 | +1.2% | |
| 17 | Spain | 1,228 | −1.4% | |
| 18 | Thailand | 1,221 | 0% | |
| 19 | Italy | 1,221 | −1.2% | |
| 20 | UAE | 1,139 | +2.6% | |
| 21 | Turkey | 1,136 | +6% | |
| 22 | Australia | 1,056 | +5.7% | |
| 23 | Malaysia | 930 | +11.1% | |
| 24 | Iraq | 875 | +6.1% | |
| 25 | Netherlands | 850 | +2.8% | |
| 26 | Taiwan | 840 | −5.4% | |
| 27 | Egypt | 742 | −1.9% | |
| 28 | Poland | 700 | +0.3% | |
| 29 | Argentina | 690 | −4.6% | |
| 30 | Vietnam | 602 | +12.7% | |
| 31 | Belgium | 556 | −4.6% | |
| 32 | South Africa | 522 | +2% | |
| 33 | Colombia | 484 | +1.3% | |
| 34 | Philippines | 471 | +4.4% | |
| 35 | Algeria | 440 | +5.3% | |
| 36 | Chile | 416 | +1.2% | |
| 37 | Kuwait | 411 | −2.1% | |
| 38 | Venezuela | 396 | +27.7% | |
| 39 | Qatar | 370 | +2.8% | |
| 40 | Kazakhstan | 349 | +8% | |
| 41 | Sweden | 240 | 0% | |
| 42 | Oman | 233 | +3.1% | |
| 43 | Israel | 223 | −1.3% | |
| 44 | Finland | 164 | −8.4% | |
| 45 | Denmark | 153 | +0.7% | |
| 46 | Uzbekistan | 126 | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 100,221 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 97,683 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 94,732 | +5.9% |
| 2020 Trough | 89,448 | −8.9% |
| 2019 | 98,223 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 97,964 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 96,723 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 94,680 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 92,767 | — |
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 million barrels daily, the dataset reflects total global petroleum consumption and serves as an important indicator of economic activity, transportation demand, industrial production, and overall energy market performance. Incorporating consumption data from major oil-consuming economies worldwide, the dataset enables analysis of global demand patterns, market dynamics, and long-term developments across the international oil sector.
Global oil consumption increased from 92.77 million barrels daily in 2015 to 94.68 million in 2016, 96.72 million in 2017, 97.96 million in 2018, and 98.22 million in 2019. Global demand declined sharply to 89.45 million barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 94.73 million in 2021, 97.68 million in 2022, and reaching a record 100.22 million barrels daily in 2023. The United States remained the world's largest oil consumer, with demand increasing from 18.50 million barrels daily in 2015 to 18.98 million in 2023. China recorded the strongest growth among major economies, rising from 11.89 million to 16.58 million barrels daily, while India also expanded steadily from 4.18 million to 5.45 million barrels daily, reflecting rising industrial activity and transportation demand.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates resilient long-term growth in global oil consumption despite the temporary contraction experienced in 2020. Strong demand recovery across major economies, particularly China and India, supported global consumption in surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reaching a new record in 2023. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring global 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.
Global Oil Consumption was 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 2.6% on 2022.
Global Oil Consumption moved from 92,767 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+8%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 89,448 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The highest value was 100,221 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 89,448 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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