Oil production in Iran
Iran: Oil production was 2,816 terawatt-hours in 2025. β Volatile
Oil production in Iran, 1900β2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oil production in Iran is 2,816 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Iran peaked at 3,526 terawatt-hours in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Iran 6th out of 216 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0012 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0116 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 6.21 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 16.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 48.4 terawatt-hours | 20.61 terawatt-hours | 67.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 92.63 terawatt-hours | 67.95 terawatt-hours | 120.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 183.74 terawatt-hours | 77.93 terawatt-hours | 316.77 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 257.91 terawatt-hours | 15.61 terawatt-hours | 539.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,142 terawatt-hours | 622.1 terawatt-hours | 1,969 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,967 terawatt-hours | 1,866 terawatt-hours | 3,526 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,252 terawatt-hours | 769.44 terawatt-hours | 1,673 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,105 terawatt-hours | 1,893 terawatt-hours | 2,219 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,356 terawatt-hours | 2,083 terawatt-hours | 2,505 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,288 terawatt-hours | 1,912 terawatt-hours | 2,728 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,330 terawatt-hours | 1,742 terawatt-hours | 2,816 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 62.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Iran?
- Oil production in Iran was 2,816 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3,526 terawatt-hours in 1974.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Iran rank for oil production?
- Iran ranks 6th out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) β 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.