The Hubbert Curve is an approximation of the production rate of a resource over time. It is a symmetric logistic distribution curve.

It was first used by geophysicist M. King Hubbert in a presentation to the American Petroleum Institute? in 1956, while working at Shell Oil?. The Hubbert Curve has gained a high degree of popularity in the scientific community for predicting the depletion of various natural resources.

The curve has been used frequently when describing Peak Oil theory, which has led to the rise of peak oil concerns.

The graph to the right dates back to 1956, when Hubbert made his presentation.