Global oil and gas rigs outside North America posted a monthly increase.
The global oil rig count increased by 61 year-on-year (YoY) in June, bringing the total to 1,822 rigs, Baker Hughes data showed.
The oilfield services company also reported that the number of drilling rigs in the Middle East increased on a monthly basis to 488 rigs, 13 rigs lower compared to the same month last year.
The global oil and gas rig count, excluding the United States and Canada, also rose month-on-month (MoM) but 2 rigs lower than a year earlier, at 1,073 rigs.
Oil and Gas Rig Count Changes (June 2026)
Region
Year Ago
Previous Month
Current
Monthly Change
Annual Change
Middle East
501
484
488
4
(13)
Global (Excluding North America)
1075
1046
1073
27
(2)
Global Total
1762
1734
1822
88
61
Global oil and gas rigs outside North America posted a monthly increase.
The global oil rig count increased by 61 year-on-year (YoY) in June, bringing the total to 1,822 rigs, Baker Hughes data showed.
The oilfield services company also reported that the number of drilling rigs in the Middle East increased on a monthly basis to 488 rigs, 13 rigs lower compared to the same month last year.
The global oil and gas rig count, excluding the United States and Canada, also rose month-on-month (MoM) but 2 rigs lower than a year earlier, at 1,073 rigs.
Oil and Gas Rig Count Changes (June 2026)
Region
Year Ago
Previous Month
Current
Monthly Change
Annual Change
Middle East
501
484
488
4
(13)
Global (Excluding North America)
1075
1046
1073
27
(2)
Global Total
1762
1734
1822
88
61

