What is annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile?

Annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile was 1.93 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual change in primary energy from solar recorded in Chile?

The highest recorded value was 4.96 terawatt-hours in 2022.

What is the lowest annual change in primary energy from solar recorded in Chile?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1966.

How does Chile rank for annual change in primary energy from solar?

Chile ranks 24th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.

Is annual change in primary energy from solar rising or falling in Chile?

Over the last ten years it is up 114.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Chile data come from?

The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in primary energy from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile

Name: Annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chile: Annual change in primary energy from solar was 1.93 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

1.93 terawatt-hours

Change on year

up 294.2%

World rank

24th

of 77 countries

All-time high

4.96 terawatt-hours

in 2022

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1966

Years of data

1966–2025

Annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile, 1966–2025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.

Analysis

Chile recorded 1.93 terawatt-hours for annual change in primary energy from solar in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 294.2% on the previous year and up 114.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile peaked at 4.96 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1966.

Chile ranks 24th of 77 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	4
1970s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1980s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1990s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.63 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	1.35 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	2.43 terawatt-hours	0.4906 terawatt-hours	4.96 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Chile

21 Oman 2.64 terawatt-hours compare
22 Austria 2.31 terawatt-hours compare
23 Switzerland 2.12 terawatt-hours compare
25 Belgium 1.93 terawatt-hours compare
26 Portugal 1.64 terawatt-hours compare
27 Hungary 1.54 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for Chile

Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)

All data for Chile →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile?: Annual change in primary energy from solar in Chile was 1.93 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual change in primary energy from solar recorded in Chile?: The highest recorded value was 4.96 terawatt-hours in 2022.
What is the lowest annual change in primary energy from solar recorded in Chile?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1966.
How does Chile rank for annual change in primary energy from solar?: Chile ranks 24th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual change in primary energy from solar rising or falling in Chile?: Over the last ten years it is up 114.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile data come from?: The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in primary energy from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual change in primary energy from solar
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,604 data points, 1966–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Change in total energy supply relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours.