In 2023, crude oil production in West Africa amounted to some 1.8 billion barrels per day. The producer-countries considered were Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, and Niger, in order of largest producers. In comparison to the previous years under study, the oil production in the region fell to the lowest level as of 2022.
Crude oil production in West Africa from 2013 to 2023
(in million barrels per day)
Data has been calculated by Statista from annual figures provided by the source for crude oil producing countries in West Africa, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, and Niger.
The source adds the following information:
''Proved reserves of crude oil (including lease condensate) are the estimated quantities of all liquids defined as crude oil that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions.''
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