Top Oil Producers and Consumers
In 2011, 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
Producers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 11,154 |
| Russia | 10,239 |
| United States | 10,145 |
| China | 4,347 |
| Iran | 4,226 |
| Canada | 3,600 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,088 |
| Mexico | 2,960 |
| Kuwait | 2,692 |
| Brazil | 2,685 |
Consumers
| Country | Thousand barrels per day |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,949 |
| China | 9,810 |
| Japan | 4,464 |
| India | 3,360 |
| Russia | 3,110 |
| Brazil | 2,650 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,620 |
| Germany | 2,400 |
| Canada | 2,289 |
| South Korea | 2,230 |
Information Please® Database, © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.
| U.S. Energy Sources | Energy | U.S. Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2002–2006 (Quadrillion Btu) |
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