Oil sands production in Canada amounted to nearly 180 million cubic meters in 2021, reaching a peak in production. Since 1967, the production of this unconventional crude oil type has grown significantly. Oil sands are also known as crude bitumen and today account for the majority of Canadian crude oil production.
Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021
(in 1,000 cubic meters)
Adjust the presentation of the statistic and data points.
Share the statistic on social media channels or embed the statistic in your
website using "Embed Code", where available.
Cite this statistic and select one of the following formats: APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA & Bluebook.
The statistic is available in another language. Switch language.
Print the statistic including description and metadata.
Chart type
Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021
Share this statistic
You have no right to use this feature.
Make sure to contact us if you are interested in scientific citation.
You can upgrade your account to enable this functionality for all statistics.
This feature is not available with your current account.Request access
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
CAPP. (October 21, 2022). Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 11, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/
CAPP. "Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters)." Chart. October 21, 2022. Statista. Accessed May 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/
CAPP. (2022). Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 11, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/
CAPP. "Total Oil Sands Production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 Cubic Meters)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Oct 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/
CAPP, Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/ (last visited May 11, 2025)
Total oil sands production in Canada from 1967 to 2021 (in 1,000 cubic meters) [Graph], CAPP, October 21, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/484927/canadian-oil-sands-total-production/
Profit from additional features with an Employee Account
Please create an employee account to be able to mark statistics as favorites.
Then you can access your favorite statistics via the star in the header.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.