Oil Consumption 2009

Oil consumption measures the total oil used by a country. Explore rankings, compare countries, and view interactive maps to gain insights.

203 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Rank
1	Netherlands	962,900
2	Malaysia	547,000
3	Poland	544,800
4	Pakistan	383,000
5	Philippines	320,000
6	Portugal	291,700
7	Nigeria	286,000
8	Libya	273,000
9	Kazakhstan	239,000
10	Norway	220,200
11	Romania	219,000
12	Morocco	187,000
13	Peru	160,000
14	New Zealand	154,100
15	Qatar	129,000
16	Panama	94,000
17	Lebanon	92,000
18	Slovakia	84,990
19	Oman	81,000
20	Lithuania	73,000
21	Luxembourg	59,140
22	Latvia	39,000
23	Papua New Guinea	33,000
24	Nicaragua	29,000
25	Paraguay	28,000
26	Mauritius	23,000
27	North Macedonia	21,000
28	Mauritania	21,000
29	Madagascar	20,000
30	Malta	19,000
31	Nepal	18,000
32	Republic of Moldova	17,000
33	Mozambique	16,000
34	Mongolia	15,000
35	Suriname	14,000
36	New Caledonia	13,000
37	Malawi	8,000
38	Maldives	6,000
39	Niger	6,000
40	Mali	5,000
41	Liberia	4,000
42	Laos	3,000
43	Lesotho	2,000
44	Montserrat	1,000
45	Montenegro	NaN
46	Guinea-Bissau	3,000
47	Vanuatu	1,000
48	Nauru	1,000
49	Mexico	2.128
50	Niue	0
51	Serbia	NaN
52	Taiwan	959,000
53	Australia	953,700
54	Thailand	942,000
55	Singapore	896,000
56	Venezuela	760,000
57	Belgium	716,800
58	Egypt	697,000
59	Turkey	675,500
60	Iraq	638,000
61	Argentina	610,000
62	South Africa	583,000
63	United Arab Emirates	463,000
64	Greece	434,000
65	Ukraine	353,000
66	Sweden	351,800
67	Kuwait	325,000
68	Algeria	299,000
69	Colombia	291,000
70	Vietnam	288,000
71	Austria	285,400
72	Chile	277,000
73	Switzerland	275,600
74	Syrian Arab Republic	256,000
75	Israel	235,000
76	Finland	215,600
77	Czech Republic	212,800
78	Ireland	188,000
79	Puerto Rico	185,300
80	Belarus	184,000
81	Denmark	181,100
82	Ecuador	178,000
83	Cuba	176,000
84	Hungary	162,100
85	Yemen	149,000
86	Uzbekistan	148,000
87	Azerbaijan	126,000
88	Bulgaria	124,000
89	Dominican Republic	119,000
90	Turkmenistan	112,000
91	Jordan	108,000
92	Croatia	105,000
93	Bangladesh	95,000
94	Tunisia	90,000
95	Sri Lanka	89,000
96	Jamaica	78,000
97	Guatemala	76,000
98	Kenya	75,000
99	United States Virgin Islands	72,860
100	Angola	64,000
101	Slovenia	61,000
102	Bolivia	60,000
103	Cyprus	59,000
104	Ghana	56,000
105	Honduras	52,000
106	Costa Rica	45,000
107	El Salvador	45,000
108	Myanmar	41,000
109	Trinidad and Tobago	41,000
110	Uruguay	41,000
111	Bahrain	38,000
112	Senegal	38,000
113	Ethiopia	37,000
114	Tajikistan	36,000
115	Albania	34,000
116	Bahamas	34,000
117	Tanzania	32,000
118	Bosnia and Herzegovina	29,000
119	Estonia	29,000
120	Cameroon	26,000
121	Côte d'Ivoire	25,000
122	Gibraltar	24,000
123	Benin	21,000
124	Namibia	21,000
125	Togo	20,000
126	Iceland	19,880
127	North Korea	16,000
128	Zambia	16,000
129	Botswana	15,000
130	Brunei Darussalam	15,000
131	Kyrgyzstan	15,000
132	Gabon	14,000
133	Georgia	14,000
134	Djibouti	13,000
135	Uganda	13,000
136	Zimbabwe	13,000
137	Haiti	12,000
138	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	11,000
139	Guyana	11,000
140	Fiji	10,000
141	Guam	9,227
142	Barbados	9,000
143	Congo	9,000
144	Guinea	9,000
145	Sierra Leone	9,000
146	Burkina Faso	9,000
147	Aruba	8,000
148	Belize	7,000
149	French Polynesia	7,000
150	Seychelles	7,000
151	Rwanda	6,000
152	Antigua and Barbuda	5,000
153	Afghanistan	5,000
154	Bermuda	5,000
155	Eritrea	5,000
156	Faroe Islands	5,000
157	Somalia	5,000
158	American Samoa	4,000
159	Cambodia	4,000
160	Greenland	4,000
161	Eswatini	4,000
162	Burundi	3,000
163	Cayman Islands	3,000
164	Grenada	3,000
165	Saint Lucia	3,000
166	Solomon Islands	2,000
167	Central African Republic	2,000
168	Cabo Verde	2,000
169	Gambia	2,000
170	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	2,000
171	Bhutan	1,000
172	Chad	1,000
173	Comoros	1,000
174	Cook Islands	1,000
175	Dominica	1,000
176	Equatorial Guinea	1,000
177	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	1,000
178	Saint Kitts and Nevis	1,000
179	Tonga	1,000
180	Sao Tome and Principe	1,000
181	British Virgin Islands	1,000
182	Samoa	1,000
183	United States	19.5
184	China	7.85
185	Japan	4.785
186	India	2.94
187	Russia	2.9
188	Germany	2.569
189	Brazil	2.52
190	Saudi Arabia	2.38
191	Canada	2.26
192	South Korea	2.175
193	France	1.986
194	Iran	1.755
195	United Kingdom	1.71
196	Italy	1.639
197	Indonesia	1.564
198	Spain	1.562
199	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	0
200	Kiribati	0
201	Saint Helena	0
202	Turks and Caicos Islands	0
203	Timor-Leste	NaN

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2009, the country with the highest Oil Consumption was the Netherlands, with a staggering consumption of 962,900 units, while several countries recorded a consumption of 0.00. The global average for oil consumption in that year was 114,837.80 units, offering a broad perspective on global energy usage patterns.

Economic Powerhouses and Oil Consumption

Oil consumption is often a reflection of a country's economic activity, and this is evident in the data from 2009. The Netherlands, leading the chart with 962,900 units, has a robust industrial sector and significant refining capacity, making it a critical hub in the global oil market. Similarly, Taiwan and Australia, with consumptions of 959,000 and 953,700 units respectively, demonstrate how industrialization and economic development drive high oil usage.

Countries like Singapore and Belgium also appear in the top consumption list, consuming 896,000 and 716,800 units respectively. Both are known for their strategic geographic locations and major ports, facilitating considerable volumes of oil trade and consumption to fuel their economic activities.

Minimal Consumption: A Different Economic Story

In stark contrast, several countries reported minimal to zero oil consumption in 2009. Niue, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Kiribati are among those with a recorded consumption of 0.00. These figures likely reflect limited industrial activity and a reliance on alternative energy sources or imports for their energy needs. Spain, with a consumption of 1.562 units, and Italy, with 1.639 units, present interesting cases where economic downturns or shifts towards renewable energy might have influenced their low oil consumption figures.

Year-over-Year Trends: Key Movers

Analyzing year-over-year changes reveals significant shifts in oil consumption for several countries. Notably, Iraq experienced a dramatic increase of 343,000 units, marking a 116.3% rise. This surge can be attributed to post-conflict reconstruction efforts and an expanding oil production capacity. Belgium and Argentina also saw notable increases of 88,300 and 84,900 units respectively, driven by industrial growth and increased energy demands.

Conversely, Azerbaijan and Puerto Rico experienced significant declines, with reductions of 34,000 and 29,700 units respectively. These decreases could be linked to economic contractions or shifts towards more energy-efficient technologies.

Geopolitical and Policy Influences on Oil Consumption

Oil consumption patterns are not only shaped by economic factors but also by geopolitical and policy decisions. For instance, the Middle East, including Iraq, has experienced varying consumption levels due to geopolitical instability and policy shifts aimed at increasing oil exports. Meanwhile, countries like Egypt and Turkey, with consumptions of 697,000 and 675,500 units respectively, reflect their strategic positions as energy transit hubs.

In Europe, the push for renewable energy and stringent environmental policies have likely curbed oil consumption in countries like Italy and Spain. These trends underscore the complex interplay between policy decisions, economic needs, and environmental considerations in shaping oil consumption patterns.

Overall, the 2009 oil consumption data provides a nuanced view of how various factors, including economic strength, geographic location, and policy decisions, influence a country's energy use. Understanding these patterns is crucial for predicting future trends and making informed decisions in the global energy landscape.

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CIA World Factbook

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