Oil production in Chile
Chile: Oil production was 6.11 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Chile, 1900–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oil production in Chile is 6.11 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 20.5% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Chile peaked at 25.93 terawatt-hours in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
Chile ranks 74th of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0081 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0814 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.21 terawatt-hours | 0.9537 terawatt-hours | 9.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.11 terawatt-hours | 10.97 terawatt-hours | 20.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.17 terawatt-hours | 9.07 terawatt-hours | 17.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.63 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 25.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.99 terawatt-hours | 5.22 terawatt-hours | 13.99 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.72 terawatt-hours | 3.7 terawatt-hours | 6.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.15 terawatt-hours | 3.19 terawatt-hours | 6.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.84 terawatt-hours | 4.11 terawatt-hours | 6.11 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 58.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Chile?
- Oil production in Chile was 6.11 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 25.93 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Chile rank for oil production?
- Chile ranks 74th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.