- 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.
North America Oil Production was 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, up 6.7% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of North America from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's oil production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
North America Oil Production moved from 19.76 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+36.9%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 19.27 Million Barrels Daily in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 7.78 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +12.2% in 2018.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2023 at 19.36 Million Barrels Daily, 71.6% of the regional total.
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| Year | Million Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 27.05 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 25.36 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 24.03 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 23.53 | −3.7% |
| 2019 | 24.43 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 22.63 | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 20.18 | +4.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 19.28 | −2.4% |
| 2015 | 19.76 | — |
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 million barrels daily, the dataset reflects total regional crude oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream exploration activity, resource development, production capacity, and energy sector performance. Incorporating production data from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the dataset enables analysis of regional supply dynamics, production trends, and long-term developments across North America's oil industry.
North America's total oil production declined from 19.76 million barrels daily in 2015 to 19.28 million in 2016, before increasing to 20.18 million in 2017, 22.63 million in 2018, and 24.43 million in 2019. Regional output fell to 23.53 million barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 24.03 million in 2021, 25.36 million in 2022, and 27.05 million barrels daily in 2023, the highest level during the review period. The United States remained the dominant producer, expanding production from 12.78 million barrels daily in 2015 to 19.36 million in 2023. Canada recorded consistent production growth, while Mexico experienced a gradual decline before posting a modest recovery to 2.04 million barrels daily in 2023.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates strong long-term growth in North American oil production, primarily driven by sustained expansion in U.S. crude oil output and supported by rising Canadian production. Although Mexico recorded weaker production for much of the review period, regional growth remained resilient, enabling North America to achieve a record production level in 2023. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional oil production trends, evaluating supply conditions, supporting market analysis, forecasting future crude oil output, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and investment decisions.
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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.
North America Oil Production was 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, up 6.7% on 2022.
North America Oil Production moved from 19.76 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+36.9%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 19.27 Million Barrels Daily in 2016.
The highest value was 27.05 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 19.27 Million Barrels Daily in 2016.
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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