OECD (EI) vs United States: Fossil fuel production
OECD (EI)
7,718
in 2025
United States
3,067
in 2025
OECD (EI) rank
1st
United States rank
4th
Fossil fuel production over time
- OECD (EI)
- United States
How they compare
OECD (EI) currently reports 7,718 against 3,067 in United States, a difference of 4,651.
That makes OECD (EI)'s figure about 2.5 times United States's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, OECD (EI) has been ahead every year.
OECD (EI) ranks 1st and United States ranks 4th of 2 groups.
OECD (EI) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | OECD (EI) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12,116 | 5,415 | 6,701 | OECD (EI) |
| 1990s | 12,091 | 6,234 | 5,856 | OECD (EI) |
| 2000s | 12,177 | 6,401 | 5,776 | OECD (EI) |
| 2010s | 11,467 | 5,097 | 6,370 | OECD (EI) |
| 2020s | 8,350 | 3,141 | 5,210 | OECD (EI) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel production, OECD (EI) or United States?
- OECD (EI), at 7,718 against 3,067 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel production between OECD (EI) and United States?
- 4,651, with OECD (EI) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for OECD (EI) and United States?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do OECD (EI) and United States rank globally for fossil fuel production?
- OECD (EI) ranks 1st and United States ranks 4th of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.