- 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.
UAE Oil Production was 3.92 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022. The Oil Production dataset of the UAE from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's oil production landscape, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments over the observed period.
UAE Oil Production moved from 3.88 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 3.92 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+1.2%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 4.02 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 3.64 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2021) is 0.380 Million Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +10.4% in 2022.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, UAE ranks 6 for 2023, behind U.S. (19.36 Million Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (11.39 Million Barrels Daily). It accounts for 4.1% of the global total in 2023.
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 | 3.92 | −2.4% |
| 2022 | 4.02 | +10.4% |
| 2021 Trough | 3.64 | −1.1% |
| 2020 | 3.68 | −7.7% |
| 2019 | 3.98 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 3.89 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 3.88 | −3.5% |
| 2016Peak | 4.02 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 3.88 | — |
Regional context
Oil Production by country, 2023, Million Barrels Daily. UAE is highlighted.
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 oil production and serves as an important indicator of upstream activity, domestic energy supply, investment trends, resource development, and the overall performance of the UAE's petroleum sector. The dataset supports analysis of annual production changes, upstream development, supply management, and the country's contribution to regional and global oil markets.
The UAE produced 3.88 million barrels daily in 2015 before increasing to 4.02 million in 2016. Production declined to 3.88 million barrels daily in 2017 and remained relatively stable at 3.89 million in 2018 before increasing to 3.98 million in 2019. Output decreased to 3.68 million barrels daily in 2020 and 3.64 million in 2021 due to production adjustments and changing market conditions. Production recovered strongly to 4.02 million barrels daily in 2022 before easing slightly to 3.92 million barrels daily in 2023. The fluctuations reflect coordinated supply management, continued investment in upstream capacity, and operational flexibility across the country's major oil-producing fields.
Overall, the dataset illustrates relatively stable oil production with moderate year-to-year fluctuations throughout the review period. The UAE continues to strengthen its upstream sector through investment in production capacity, advanced recovery technologies, and field development projects, enabling it to maintain its position as one of the Middle East's leading crude oil producers while supporting long-term energy security and market competitiveness.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national oil production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, 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.
UAE Oil Production was 3.92 Million Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022.
UAE Oil Production moved from 3.88 Million Barrels Daily in 2015 to 3.92 Million Barrels Daily in 2023 (+1.2%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 4.02 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the low 3.64 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
The highest value was 4.02 Million Barrels Daily in 2016 and the lowest was 3.64 Million Barrels Daily in 2021.
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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