Mapped: U.S. Oil Production by State – Visual Capitalist

By Bruno Venditti | Graphics/Design: Sam Parker

Key Takeaways

• New Mexico doubled oil production from 2019 to 2024, reaching over 2M barrels/day.
• Texas remains the top oil-producing state with 5.7M barrels/day, leading the Permian Basin output.

The U.S. is in the midst of a historic oil boom. For the past two years, the country has set oil production records, hitting over 13 million barrels of crude per day in 2024. This visualization maps oil production by state, highlighting where energy extraction is most concentrated. The data for this map comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Texas and New Mexico Dominate

Texas leads the nation by a wide margin, producing 5.7 million barrels per day in 2024. Its mature oilfields and extensive infrastructure in the Permian Basin give it a major advantage. New Mexico, meanwhile, has surged into second place. The state doubled its production since 2019, thanks to aggressive development in the Delaware sub-basin.

Together, these two states produce more oil than the rest of the U.S. combined.

Offshore and Northern Oil States

Offshore production—primarily in the Gulf of Mexico—contributes 1.8 million barrels per day, making it the third-largest oil-producing region. North Dakota, a key player in the Bakken formation, remains a major contributor with 1.2 million barrels per day.

Colorado, Alaska, and Oklahoma also produce significant volumes, but at less than half the output of North Dakota.

Smaller Producers and Declining States

States like California and Wyoming still contribute, but their production has declined over the years due to stricter regulations and aging wells. Many states produce under 100,000 barrels per day, including Ohio, Louisiana, and West Virginia.

Notably, some historically active states like Pennsylvania and Illinois are now among the lowest producers, each yielding under 20,000 barrels per day.

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