Oil production in Japan
Japan: Oil production was 4.12 terawatt-hours in 2024. β Volatile
Oil production in Japan, 1900β2024
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
In 2024, oil production in Japan stood at 4.12 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Japan peaked at 10.86 terawatt-hours in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Japan ranks 79th of 216 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 | 2.26 terawatt-hours | 1.33 terawatt-hours | 3.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.84 terawatt-hours | 2.72 terawatt-hours | 4.85 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 3.14 terawatt-hours | 2.88 terawatt-hours | 3.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.41 terawatt-hours | 2.35 terawatt-hours | 4.11 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.57 terawatt-hours | 1.85 terawatt-hours | 3.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.78 terawatt-hours | 3.41 terawatt-hours | 4.72 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.31 terawatt-hours | 6.12 terawatt-hours | 9.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.46 terawatt-hours | 5.61 terawatt-hours | 8.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.34 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 8.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.02 terawatt-hours | 6.83 terawatt-hours | 10.86 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.14 terawatt-hours | 7.67 terawatt-hours | 10.56 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.43 terawatt-hours | 5.33 terawatt-hours | 9.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.71 terawatt-hours | 4.12 terawatt-hours | 5.48 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 76 New Zealand 6.08 terawatt-hours compare
- 77 Austria 5.75 terawatt-hours compare
- 78 Bangladesh 4.77 terawatt-hours compare
- 80 Myanmar 3.79 terawatt-hours compare
- 81 Kyrgyz Republic 3.75 terawatt-hours compare
- 82 Guatemala 3.71 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Fuel imports 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 55.06 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Japan?
- Oil production in Japan was 4.12 terawatt-hours in 2024, 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.86 terawatt-hours in 1992.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Japan rank for oil production?
- Japan ranks 79th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.