The graph illustrates world oil production, measured in million barrels per day, from 1960 to 2000 across four regions: the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Asia. Overall, the Middle East dominated oil production, showing a steady rise over the period, while Africa, North America, and Asia experienced varying trends.
The Middle East started at 20 million barrels per day in 1960 and rose steadily to 25 million by 1970, followed by a significant increase to 38 million in 1980. Although production dropped to 22 million by 1990, it rebounded sharply to 55 million barrels per day by 2000. Africa began with around 17 million barrels per day in 1960 and saw a peak of 30 million in 1970. However, production decreased to 22 million in 1980 and reached a low of 4 million in 1990 before recovering to 40 million barrels per day by 2000.
North America had relatively low production in 1960 at 5 million barrels per day but increased sharply to 18 million in 1970, 27 million in 1980, and 32 million by 2000. Asia’s production showed consistent growth, starting at 5 million barrels per day in 1960 and rising steadily to 9 million by 1970, 13 million by 1980, and 20 million barrels per day by 2000.
