Oil production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Oil production was 3.79 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 3.79 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Myanmar peaked at 20.02 terawatt-hours in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Myanmar 79th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 2.35 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 11.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 11.65 terawatt-hours | 11.13 terawatt-hours | 12.25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.29 terawatt-hours | 0.0233 terawatt-hours | 12.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.86 terawatt-hours | 0.8141 terawatt-hours | 6.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.1 terawatt-hours | 6.34 terawatt-hours | 9.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.67 terawatt-hours | 9.28 terawatt-hours | 17.61 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.83 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 20.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.15 terawatt-hours | 5.15 terawatt-hours | 9.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.79 terawatt-hours | 7.75 terawatt-hours | 14.25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.82 terawatt-hours | 5.74 terawatt-hours | 11.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.49 terawatt-hours | 3.79 terawatt-hours | 5.78 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 76 Austria 5.75 terawatt-hours compare
- 77 Bangladesh 4.77 terawatt-hours compare
- 78 Japan 4.12 terawatt-hours compare
- 80 Kyrgyzstan 3.75 terawatt-hours compare
- 81 Guatemala 3.71 terawatt-hours compare
- 82 East Timor 1.14 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 70.01 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Myanmar?
- Oil production in Myanmar was 3.79 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 20.02 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Myanmar rank for oil production?
- Myanmar ranks 79th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.