- 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.
Middle East Oil Production was 30.36 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.6% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of the Middle East from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of regional crude oil production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments across the region.
Middle East Oil Production moved from 29.90 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 30.36 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+1.5%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 31.71 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 27.78 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 3.93 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +9.5% in 2022.
Within Middle East, Saudi Arabia has the highest value in 2023 at 11.39 Million Barrels Daily, 37.5% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Million Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 11.39 | −6.6% | |
| 2 | UAE | 3.92 | −2.4% | |
| 3 | Kuwait | 2.91 | −4.2% | |
| 4 | Qatar | 1.77 | +1.7% | |
| 5 | Oman | 1.05 | −1.4% |
By region
Million Barrels Daily, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 30.36 | −1.6% |
| 2022 | 30.84 | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 28.17 | +1.4% |
| 2020 Trough | 27.78 | −7.8% |
| 2019 | 30.13 | −4.8% |
| 2018 | 31.66 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 31.32 | −1.2% |
| 2016Peak | 31.71 | +6% |
| 2015 | 29.90 | — |
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 represents the combined oil production of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the remaining Middle Eastern producing countries. It serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, resource development, investment trends, and the overall performance of the region's petroleum industry.
The Middle East produced 29,901 thousand barrels daily in 2015 before increasing to 31,709 thousand in 2016. Production remained high at 31,316 thousand barrels daily in 2017 and 31,658 thousand in 2018 before declining to 30,132 thousand in 2019. Regional output decreased further to 27,782 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 28,171 thousand in 2021 and 30,844 thousand in 2022. Production eased slightly to 30,362 thousand barrels daily in 2023. Throughout the review period, Saudi Arabia remained the region's largest producer, while the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar consistently contributed to total regional production. The remaining Middle Eastern producers also accounted for a substantial share of overall output.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates relatively stable oil production with moderate fluctuations throughout the review period. Temporary declines were primarily associated with production management measures and changing global market conditions, while subsequent recovery reflects the region's strong production capacity, extensive hydrocarbon reserves, and continued upstream investment. These factors reinforce the Middle East's position as the world's leading oil-producing region.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional oil production performance, evaluating supply trends, 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.
Middle East Oil Production was 30.36 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.6% on 2022.
Middle East Oil Production moved from 29.90 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 30.36 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+1.5%), an average of +0.2% a year. The series high was 31.71 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 27.78 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
The highest value was 31.71 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the lowest was 27.78 Million Barrels Daily in 2020.
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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