Oil production in Kuwait
Kuwait: Oil production was 1,566 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Kuwait, 1900–2025
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
In 2025, oil production in Kuwait stood at 1,566 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Kuwait peaked at 1,946 terawatt-hours in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Kuwait 10th out of 219 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 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 | 25.33 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 143.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 565.77 terawatt-hours | 199.92 terawatt-hours | 837.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,321 terawatt-hours | 986.46 terawatt-hours | 1,639 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,536 terawatt-hours | 1,172 terawatt-hours | 1,946 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 700.49 terawatt-hours | 496.19 terawatt-hours | 1,010 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 974.13 terawatt-hours | 107.19 terawatt-hours | 1,279 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,402 terawatt-hours | 1,149 terawatt-hours | 1,584 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,693 terawatt-hours | 1,435 terawatt-hours | 1,791 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,575 terawatt-hours | 1,512 terawatt-hours | 1,692 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More energy & mining data for Kuwait
- Fuel imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.1% (2024)
- Gas production 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 90.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Kuwait?
- Oil production in Kuwait was 1,566 terawatt-hours in 2025, 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1,946 terawatt-hours in 1972.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Kuwait rank for oil production?
- Kuwait ranks 10th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.