Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay
Uruguay: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was -28.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay stood at -28.44 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 71.6% on the previous year and down 214.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay peaked at 259.27 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -420.01 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Uruguay ranks 111th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 40.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -139.76 % change on previous year | -445.3% |
| 1984 | 90.92 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 1985 | -363.74 % change on previous year | -500.1% |
| 1986 | 99.26 % change on previous year | -127.3% |
| 1988 | 46.98 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 1989 | -146.5 % change on previous year | -411.8% |
| 1990 | 259.27 % change on previous year | -277.0% |
| 1991 | -205.29 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 1992 | 171.84 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 1993 | 16.27 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1994 | -137.74 % change on previous year | -946.3% |
| 1995 | -62.52 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1996 | 229.1 % change on previous year | -466.5% |
| 1997 | 31.87 % change on previous year | -86.1% |
| 1998 | 122.75 % change on previous year | +285.2% |
| 1999 | -65.38 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 2000 | -174.72 % change on previous year | +167.3% |
| 2001 | 85.09 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 2003 | 138.19 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 2004 | 154.12 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 2005 | -101.39 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2007 | -111.39 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2009 | -88.55 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2010 | -420.01 % change on previous year | +374.3% |
| 2011 | 181.29 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2012 | -22.69 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2013 | -197.93 % change on previous year | +772.4% |
| 2014 | 24.76 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2015 | 246.87 % change on previous year | +897.0% |
| 2016 | -90.33 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2018 | 129.55 % change on previous year | -243.4% |
| 2019 | 126.37 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2020 | -264.01 % change on previous year | -308.9% |
| 2021 | 233.02 % change on previous year | -188.3% |
| 2022 | -100.05 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 2024 | -28.44 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -53.19 % change on previous year | -363.74 % change on previous year | 99.26 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 36.02 % change on previous year | -205.29 % change on previous year | 259.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -14.09 % change on previous year | -174.72 % change on previous year | 154.12 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -2.46 % change on previous year | -420.01 % change on previous year | 246.87 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -39.87 % change on previous year | -264.01 % change on previous year | 233.02 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 108 Tonga -19.6 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Somalia -23.36 % change on previous year compare
- 110 China -27.45 % change on previous year compare
- 112 USSR -34.91 % change on previous year compare
- 113 South Sudan -41.9 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia -42.79 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Uruguay
- Fuel imports 14.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Uruguay was -28.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 259.27 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -420.01 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Uruguay rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- Uruguay ranks 111th out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 214.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.