What are the top consumers of oil in the world?

Answer 1

The United States of America, by a fairly large margin (it being both the 3rd most populous country, and by far the largest economy).

However, China is rapidly gaining on its oil consumption. Per capita consumption in China is tiny compared to the US, but overall consumption is now a substantial fraction of the US's, and there is very possible that China may indeed pass the US at some point this century as the largest oil importer (as the US has at least a modest domestic supply, while China has virtually no domestic oil).

Answer 2

The United States consumes an average of 19,500,000 barrels per day (last estimated in 2008). They are followed in consumption by the European Union (comprised of 27 countries), with 14,400,000 barrels per day. The third highest consumer of oil is China at 8,000,000 barrels. Japan consumes the 4th highest amount at 4,800,000, and Russia is the 5th top consumer by consuming 2,800,000 barrels per day.

Answer 3

The country you seek is Saudi Arabia.