The utilization rate of worldwide crude oil refineries stood at **** percent in 2024. It is forecast that this figure will increase further until 2030, before an expected decrease in the demand of oil products would lead to a fall in refinery utilization.
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OPEC. (September 30, 2025). Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, with a forecast until 2050 (as a percentage of calendar day capacity) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 16, 2026, from /statistics/1552978/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate/
OPEC. "Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, with a forecast until 2050 (as a percentage of calendar day capacity)." Chart. September 30, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 16, 2026. /statistics/1552978/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate/
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OPEC. "Annual Utilization Rate of Operable Crude Oil Refineries Worldwide in 2024, with a Forecast until 2050 (as a Percentage of Calendar Day Capacity)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 30 Sep 2025, /statistics/1552978/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate/
OPEC, Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, with a forecast until 2050 (as a percentage of calendar day capacity) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1552978/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate/ (last visited July 16, 2026)
Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, with a forecast until 2050 (as a percentage of calendar day capacity) [Graph], OPEC, September 30, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1552978/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate/