- Crude Oil and Condensate Production refers to the total volume of crude oil and lease condensate extracted from oil and gas reservoirs within a country during a given year.
Middle East Crude Oil and Condensate Production was 26,274 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.5% on 2022. The Crude Oil and Condensate Production dataset of the Middle East from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the region’s oil production landscape, highlighting production trends, crude oil output, condensate volumes, and supply patterns over the observed period.
Middle East Crude Oil and Condensate Production moved from 26,407 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 26,274 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−0.5%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 27,994 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 24,239 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 3,755 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +9.8% in 2022.
Within Middle East, Saudi Arabia has the highest value in 2023 at 9,609 Thousand Barrels Daily, 36.6% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 9,609 | −8.6% | |
| 2 | UAE | 3,251 | −3.4% | |
| 3 | Kuwait | 2,590 | −4.3% | |
| 4 | Qatar | 1,310 | +1.9% | |
| 5 | Oman | 1,049 | −1.4% |
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 | 26,274 | −2.5% |
| 2022 | 26,959 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 24,550 | +1.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 24,239 | −8.3% |
| 2019 | 26,427 | −5.5% |
| 2018 | 27,956 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 27,656 | −1.2% |
| 2016Peak | 27,994 | +6% |
| 2015 | 26,407 | — |
Data definition
Crude Oil and Condensate Production — - Crude Oil and Condensate Production refers to the total volume of crude oil and lease condensate extracted from oil and gas reservoirs within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the production of unrefined liquid hydrocarbons before processing or refining. Crude oil is the naturally occurring liquid petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs, while condensate is a light hydrocarbon liquid that separates from natural gas when pressure and temperature decrease during production. This indicator provides insight into a country's upstream petroleum production capacity, resource availability, and contribution to global oil supply.
The data includes the production of crude oil extracted from conventional and unconventional oil fields, as well as lease condensate recovered at the wellhead or during field processing before refining. It covers both onshore and offshore oil production and includes output from integrated oil and gas operations where condensate is produced alongside natural gas. Production is reported before refining and excludes downstream petroleum processing activities. The dataset is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry data, enabling consistent comparison of crude oil and condensate production across countries and over time.
The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other products obtained through refinery processing. It also excludes natural gas production, natural gas liquids (NGLs) other than lease condensate, synthetic fuels, biofuels, oil shale products, and petroleum derived from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes unless specifically stated in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure crude oil reserves, exports, imports, domestic consumption, refinery throughput, or production value. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, condensate classification, and estimation methodologies across countries.
Crude Oil and Condensate Production — - Crude Oil and Condensate Production refers to the total volume of crude oil and lease condensate extracted from oil and gas reservoirs within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the production of unrefined liquid hydrocarbons before processing or refining. Crude oil is the naturally occurring liquid petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs, while condensate is a light hydrocarbon liquid that separates from natural gas when pressure and temperature decrease during production. This indicator provides insight into a country's upstream petroleum production capacity, resource availability, and contribution to global oil supply.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects production across major oil-producing economies, making it an important indicator of regional energy supply, upstream investment, and hydrocarbon production performance.
The Middle East produced 26,407 thousand barrels daily of crude oil and condensate in 2015, increasing to 27,994 thousand barrels daily in 2016 before easing slightly to 27,656 thousand barrels daily in 2017. Production rose to 27,956 thousand barrels daily in 2018 but declined to 26,427 thousand barrels daily in 2019 and further to 24,239 thousand barrels daily in 2020 amid weaker global oil demand and production restraint. Output recovered to 24,550 thousand barrels daily in 2021 and 26,959 thousand barrels daily in 2022 before moderating slightly to 26,274 thousand barrels daily in 2023. Saudi Arabia remained the region's largest producer, with output ranging from 10,420 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 9,609 thousand barrels daily in 2023. The UAE maintained relatively stable production between 3,016 and 3,366 thousand barrels daily, while Kuwait declined from 2,782 to 2,590 thousand barrels daily. Oman remained broadly stable near 1,000 thousand barrels daily, and Qatar fluctuated modestly between 1,256 and 1,374 thousand barrels daily. Production from the remaining Middle Eastern countries varied from 7,060 to 9,223 thousand barrels daily over the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates that Middle East crude oil and condensate production remained resilient despite cyclical fluctuations driven by market conditions and supply management policies. The data supports analysis of regional oil supply, production performance, energy security, investment trends, and long-term market planning for policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
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Definition- Crude Oil and Condensate Production refers to the total volume of crude oil and lease condensate extracted from oil and gas reservoirs within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the production of unrefined liquid hydrocarbons before processing or refining. Crude oil is the naturally occurring liquid petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs, while condensate is a light hydrocarbon liquid that separates from natural gas when pressure and temperature decrease during production. This indicator provides insight into a country's upstream petroleum production capacity, resource availability, and contribution to global oil supply.
Middle East Crude Oil and Condensate Production was 26,274 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.5% on 2022.
Middle East Crude Oil and Condensate Production moved from 26,407 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 26,274 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−0.5%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 27,994 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 24,239 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
The highest value was 27,994 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2016 and the lowest was 24,239 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2020.
Included: The data includes the production of crude oil extracted from conventional and unconventional oil fields, as well as lease condensate recovered at the wellhead or during field processing before refining. It covers both onshore and offshore oil production and includes output from integrated oil and gas operations where condensate is produced alongside natural gas. Production is reported before refining and excludes downstream petroleum processing activities. The dataset is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry data, enabling consistent comparison of crude oil and condensate production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other products obtained through refinery processing. It also excludes natural gas production, natural gas liquids (NGLs) other than lease condensate, synthetic fuels, biofuels, oil shale products, and petroleum derived from coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids processes unless specifically stated in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure crude oil reserves, exports, imports, domestic consumption, refinery throughput, or production value. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, condensate classification, and estimation methodologies 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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