Based on the most recent data and projections for 2025, the top 20 oil-producing countries are ranked by their crude oil and petroleum liquids production, measured in barrels per day (bpd).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The list draws from sources like the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Energy Institute, and other industry analyses, with estimates reflecting trends such as OPEC+ production adjustments, non-OPEC+ growth, and regional developments like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Canada and new projects in Brazil.<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the list of the top 20 oil-producing countries in 2025, with approximate daily production volumes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. United States<\/strong>: ~13.2 million bpd (leading producer, driven by shale oil and Permian Basin growth)<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Saudi Arabia<\/strong>: ~10.5 million bpd (OPEC leader, Al-Ghawar field key, gradual easing of production cuts)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Russia<\/strong>: ~10.1 million bpd (major non-OPEC producer, exports to China and India, affected by sanctions – country cannot legally sell it’s oil)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Canada<\/strong>: ~6.0 million bpd (Trans Mountain pipeline boosts output, Alberta oil sands)<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Iraq<\/strong>: ~4.4 million bpd (OPEC member, significant reserves, production growth limited by quotas)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. China<\/strong>: ~4.1 million bpd (declining domestic production, high import demand)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Iran<\/strong>: ~3.6 million bpd (growth despite sanctions, third-largest reserves)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. United Arab Emirates<\/strong>: ~3.4 million bpd (forecasted 7.8% increase, major OPEC contributor)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. Brazil<\/strong>: ~3.4 million bpd (Santos Basin projects, new FPSO units)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Kuwait<\/strong>: ~2.6 million bpd (OPEC member, steady production)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Norway<\/strong>: ~2.0 million bpd (non-OPEC, North Sea production, 6.4% growth in 2023)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. Mexico<\/strong>: ~1.9 million bpd (non-OPEC, steady output, not subject to OPEC+ quotas)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13. Kazakhstan<\/strong>: ~1.6 million bpd (non-OPEC, Tengiz and Kashagan fields)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 14. Nigeria<\/strong>: ~1.5 million bpd (OPEC member, production recovering post-2023)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15. Algeria<\/strong>: ~1.3 million bpd (OPEC member, modest growth)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 16. Qatar<\/strong>: ~1.3 million bpd (non-OPEC, stable production)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 17. Oman<\/strong>: ~1.06 million bpd (non-OPEC, Middle East producer)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 18. Venezuela<\/strong>: ~0.9 million bpd (largest reserves, production constrained by sanctions and infrastructure)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 19. United Kingdom<\/strong>: ~0.78 million bpd (North Sea, declining but still significant)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n