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Countries that left OPEC

Five former members are out of OPEC: Indonesia, Qatar, Ecuador, Angola and the United Arab Emirates, which left on 1 May 2026.

How many5 countries
As of28 September 2026
SourceNew Arab
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Two in the Gulf (Qatar in 2019, the UAE in 2026), then one each from Asia, Latin America and Africa (Indonesia, Ecuador, Angola).

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Left over quotas, costs or imports 3

Angola over production quotas, Ecuador citing its finances, and Indonesia, which first left in 2008 as it became a net oil importer.

Left to go their own way 2

Qatar in 2019 to focus on natural gas, and the United Arab Emirates in 2026.

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How many countries have left OPEC?

Five former members are out of OPEC: Indonesia, Qatar, Ecuador, Angola and the United Arab Emirates, which left on 1 May 2026.

Which countries are on the list?

Indonesia, Qatar, Ecuador, Angola and United Arab Emirates.

What is an easy way to remember them?

Two in the Gulf (Qatar in 2019, the UAE in 2026), then one each from Asia, Latin America and Africa (Indonesia, Ecuador, Angola).

Is Gabon still in OPEC?

Yes. Gabon left in 1995 but rejoined in July 2016.

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Each name checked against at least two sources, one of them New Arab, on 28 September 2026. Next review by 28 December 2026.
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