Oil Consumption 2010

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	Australia	946,300
2	Iraq	687,000
3	Egypt	683,000
4	Argentina	622,000
5	Belgium	608,200
6	United Arab Emirates	435,000
7	Greece	414,400
8	Algeria	325,000
9	Kuwait	320,000
10	Colombia	288,000
11	Chile	277,000
12	Austria	273,700
13	Israel	231,000
14	Czech Republic	207,600
15	Finland	206,200
16	Ecuador	181,000
17	Belarus	173,000
18	Cuba	169,000
19	Denmark	166,500
20	Ireland	164,600
21	Hungary	158,200
22	Azerbaijan	136,000
23	Bulgaria	125,000
24	Dominican Republic	118,000
25	Jordan	108,000
26	Croatia	106,000
27	Bangladesh	96,000
28	Sri Lanka	90,000
29	Guatemala	79,000
30	Jamaica	77,000
31	Kenya	76,000
32	Angola	70,000
33	Bolivia	59,000
34	Cyprus	59,000
35	Ghana	57,000
36	Honduras	56,000
37	El Salvador	46,000
38	Costa Rica	44,000
39	Myanmar	42,000
40	Bahrain	39,000
41	Ethiopia	38,000
42	Albania	36,000
43	Bahamas	36,000
44	Bosnia and Herzegovina	30,000
45	Estonia	30,000
46	Cameroon	26,000
47	Côte d'Ivoire	24,000
48	Benin	23,000
49	Gibraltar	21,000
50	Iceland	18,900
51	Brunei Darussalam	16,000
52	North Korea	16,000
53	Botswana	15,000
54	Kyrgyzstan	15,000
55	Gabon	14,000
56	Georgia	13,000
57	Djibouti	12,000
58	Haiti	12,000
59	Fiji	11,000
60	Guam	10,620
61	Congo	10,000
62	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	10,000
63	Guyana	10,000
64	Barbados	9,000
65	Guinea	9,000
66	Aruba	8,000
67	Belize	7,000
68	French Polynesia	7,000
69	Antigua and Barbuda	5,000
70	Afghanistan	5,000
71	Bermuda	5,000
72	Eritrea	5,000
73	Faroe Islands	5,000
74	American Samoa	4,000
75	Cambodia	4,000
76	Greenland	4,000
77	Burundi	3,000
78	Cayman Islands	3,000
79	Grenada	3,000
80	Solomon Islands	2,000
81	Central African Republic	2,000
82	Cabo Verde	2,000
83	Gambia	2,000
84	Bhutan	1,000
85	Chad	1,000
86	Comoros	1,000
87	Cook Islands	1,000
88	Dominica	1,000
89	Equatorial Guinea	1,000
90	China	8.2
91	Japan	4.363
92	India	2.98
93	Brazil	2.46
94	Germany	2.437
95	South Korea	2.185
96	Canada	2.151
97	France	1.875
98	Iran	1.7
99	Italy	1.537
100	Indonesia	1.115
101	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	0
102	Kiribati	NaN
103	Netherlands	922,800
104	Poland	545,400
105	Malaysia	536,000
106	Pakistan	373,000
107	Philippines	313,000
108	Libya	280,000
109	Nigeria	280,000
110	Portugal	272,200
111	Kazakhstan	241,000
112	Romania	214,000
113	Norway	204,100
114	Morocco	187,000
115	Peru	157,000
116	New Zealand	154,100
117	Qatar	142,000
118	Panama	93,000
119	Lebanon	90,000
120	Serbia	90,000
121	Oman	84,000
122	Slovakia	79,930
123	Lithuania	74,000
124	Luxembourg	50,720
125	Latvia	40,000
126	Papua New Guinea	36,000
127	Nicaragua	29,000
128	Paraguay	27,000
129	Mauritius	23,000
130	Madagascar	21,000
131	North Macedonia	20,000
132	Mauritania	20,000
133	Republic of Moldova	19,000
134	Malta	19,000
135	Mozambique	18,000
136	Nepal	18,000
137	Mongolia	16,000
138	Suriname	14,000
139	New Caledonia	13,000
140	Malawi	8,000
141	Mali	6,000
142	Maldives	6,000
143	Niger	6,000
144	Montenegro	5,000
145	Liberia	4,000
146	Laos	3,000
147	Guinea-Bissau	3,000
148	Lesotho	2,000
149	Montserrat	1,000
150	Mexico	2.078
151	Niue	NaN
152	Taiwan	910,000
153	Singapore	878,000
154	Venezuela	740,000
155	Turkey	579,500
156	South Africa	579,000
157	Thailand	356,000
158	Ukraine	348,000
159	Sweden	328,100
160	Vietnam	302,000
161	Switzerland	280,000
162	Syrian Arab Republic	252,000
163	Puerto Rico	164,100
164	Yemen	155,000
165	Uzbekistan	145,000
166	Turkmenistan	120,000
167	Tunisia	89,000
168	United States Virgin Islands	88,820
169	Slovenia	60,000
170	Trinidad and Tobago	43,000
171	Uruguay	40,000
172	Senegal	39,000
173	Tajikistan	38,000
174	Tanzania	34,000
175	Namibia	22,000
176	Togo	21,000
177	Zambia	16,000
178	Uganda	13,000
179	Zimbabwe	11,000
180	Sierra Leone	9,000
181	Burkina Faso	9,000
182	Seychelles	7,000
183	Rwanda	6,000
184	Somalia	5,000
185	Eswatini	4,000
186	Saint Lucia	3,000
187	Timor-Leste	2,500
188	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	2,000
189	Vanuatu	1,000
190	Nauru	1,000
191	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	1,000
192	Saint Kitts and Nevis	1,000
193	Tonga	1,000
194	Sao Tome and Principe	1,000
195	British Virgin Islands	1,000
196	Samoa	1,000
197	United States	18.69
198	Russia	2.74
199	Saudi Arabia	2.43
200	United Kingdom	1.669
201	Spain	1.482
202	Saint Helena	0
203	Turks and Caicos Islands	0

↑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 2010, Australia led the world in Oil Consumption with a maximum value of 946,300, while the global range spanned from 0.00 to this peak. The median oil consumption across 200 countries was 21,000.00, providing a stark contrast to the average of 110,172.75, highlighting significant disparities in oil usage worldwide.

Economic Powerhouses and Oil Consumption

Economic strength often correlates with higher oil consumption, a pattern evident in the data for 2010. Australia, with the highest consumption, is a developed nation with a robust economy and extensive industrial activities. Similarly, countries like the Netherlands and Taiwan, with consumption values of 922,800 and 910,000 respectively, reflect their advanced industrial sectors and significant roles in global trade. These nations rely heavily on oil for transportation, manufacturing, and energy generation, underscoring the link between economic activity and oil consumption.

Minimal Consumption and Its Drivers

At the opposite end, several countries reported minimal oil consumption. The Turks and Caicos Islands and the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) both recorded 0.00, while Indonesia reported a mere 1.115. These figures can be attributed to factors such as limited industrial activity, smaller populations, and a potential reliance on alternative energy sources. For instance, Indonesia has significant geothermal and palm oil resources, which might contribute to its low oil consumption figures.

Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes

The analysis of year-over-year changes in oil consumption reveals intriguing patterns. While the average global change was a decrease of -5,284.66 or -0.6%, some countries experienced notable fluctuations. Iraq saw the largest increase, with an additional 49,000.00 barrels consumed, representing a 7.7% rise. This increase may be linked to post-conflict reconstruction efforts and economic recovery. Meanwhile, Thailand experienced the most significant decrease, reducing its consumption by -586,000.00 or -62.2%, likely due to economic adjustments or shifts towards alternative energy sources.

Policy and Infrastructure Influences

Government policies and infrastructure developments play crucial roles in shaping oil consumption patterns. For instance, Qatar, which increased its oil consumption by 13,000.00 or 10.1%, has been investing heavily in infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup, driving up energy demands. Conversely, Belgium saw a decrease of -108,600.00 or -15.2%, possibly reflecting energy efficiency measures and a shift towards renewable energy sources. Such policy-driven changes indicate how governmental decisions can significantly influence national oil consumption rates.

In summary, the 2010 oil consumption data highlights the diverse economic, geographic, and policy factors that shape global oil usage. From economic powerhouses like Australia to minimal consumers like the Turks and Caicos Islands, each country's consumption pattern tells a unique story of industrial demand, resource availability, and policy direction.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

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