Updated April 12, 2022 |
Infoplease Staff
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In 2010, Saudi Arabia ranked as the world's top oil producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the world's top 10 oil consumers and producers.
Producers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 10,521 |
| Russia | 10,146 |
| United States | 9,688 |
| China | 4,273 |
| Iran | 4,252 |
| Canada | 3,483 |
| Mexico | 2,983 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,813 |
| Brazil | 2,719 |
| Nigeria | 2,458 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Consumers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,180 |
| China | 9,392 |
| Japan | 4,452 |
| India | 3,116 |
| Russia | 3,038 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,652 |
| Brazil | 2,560 |
| Germany | 2,495 |
| South Korea | 2,251 |
| Canada | 2,216 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
| U.S. Energy Sources | Energy | U.S. Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2002-2006 (Quadrillion Btu) |
