The economies most dependent on oil
Which countries rely most upon oil exports? A study by Bloomberg estimated that come 2018 the most reliant country will be Brunei, with oil exports projected to make up over 60 percent of GDP. This will be nearly 15 percent more than the second most reliant country, Kuwait, and perhaps surprisingly, almost double that of Saudi Arabia. This infographic recently featured in the Independent.
Dependency on oil imports by country in Europe in 2017 (share of net imports)*
Most fossil fuel dependent countries as of 2015
Share of GDP attributed to oil and gas production in select countries worldwide in 2023
Share of the gross domestic product generated from oil rents in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2019, by country
Leading crude oil and oil products exporters worldwide in 2025, by region or major country (in 1,000 barrels per day)
Leading oil-producing countries worldwide in 2025 (in 1,000 barrels per day)
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