The United States and Canada have the greatest utilization rate of crude oil refineries in the world. In 2024, annual average utilization was over ** percent of calendar day capacity. Refineries in Africa have by far the lowest utilization rate, at about ** percent.
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OPEC. (September 30, 2025). Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, by region (as a percentage of calendar day capacity) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1552981/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate-by-region/
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Annual utilization rate of operable crude oil refineries worldwide in 2024, by region (as a percentage of calendar day capacity) [Graph], OPEC, September 30, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1552981/global-crude-refinery-utilization-rate-by-region/
