🛢️ THE CENTURY OF OIL: World’s Top Producers (1900–2025) | Bubble Chart Race

Описание: Since the dawn of the 20th century, one commodity has dictated the fate of nations: Oil. 🛢️💨

In this 4-minute bubble chart race, we track the world's highest oil-producing countries from 1900 to 2025. Watch as the "bubbles" of power expand, shrink, and shift across the globe through world wars, economic crises, and technological revolutions.

Historical Eras to Watch For:

1900–1930 (The Early Titans): Watch the early dominance of the United States (driven by the Texas oil boom) and the Russian Empire’s massive Baku fields. See how Mexico briefly became a global powerhouse before the 1920s.

1940–1960 (The Middle East Awakening): Witness the explosion of the "Giant Fields" in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. This is the era where the center of gravity begins to pull away from the West.

1970–1990 (The OPEC Era & Soviet Rise): Follow the dramatic price shocks of the 70s and watch the USSR surge to become the world’s top producer, while OPEC nations begin to coordinate global supply.

2010–2025 (The Shale Revolution): Experience the most shocking turn in oil history—the U.S. comeback. After decades of decline, advanced fracking technology catapults the USA back to the #1 spot, surpassing both Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Why the Bubble Chart? Unlike a bar chart, the Bubble Chart allows you to see the true scale of production. When a bubble like Saudi Arabia's "Ghawar" field or the U.S. "Permian Basin" expands, it represents millions of barrels moving the global economy in real-time.

By 2025, global production has hit record levels, even as the world looks toward an energy transition. Who will lead the next century?

Which country's rise surprised you the most? 🌍 Do you think we have already reached "Peak Oil"? Let's debate in the comments! 👇

Data Source: Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy / IEA / OPEC / The Shift Data Portal (Historical Data 1900–2025).

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