Top Oil Producers and Consumers, 2012
In 2012, Saudi Arabia again 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 15 oil producers and consumers.
Producers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 11,726 |
| United States | 11,105 |
| Russia | 10,397 |
| China | 4,372 |
| Canada | 3,856 |
| Iran | 3,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,213 |
| Iraq | 2,987 |
| Mexico | 2,936 |
| Kuwait | 2,797 |
| Brazil | 2,652 |
| Nigeria | 2,524 |
| Venezuela | 2,489 |
| Norway | 1,902 |
| Algeria | 1,875 |
Consumers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,490 |
| China | 10,277 |
| Japan | 4,726 |
| India | 3,622 |
| Russia | 3,195 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,861 |
| Brazil | 2,807 |
| Germany | 2,388 |
| South Korea | 2,301 |
| Canada | 2,281 |
| Mexico | 2,144 |
| France | 1,740 |
| Iran | 1,709 |
| Indonesia | 1,590 |
| United Kingdom | 1,503 |
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