Annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru
Peru: Annual percentage change in primary energy use was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru, 1966–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru is 1.1%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 84.9% on the previous year and down 73.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru peaked at 23.5% in 1966 and was at its lowest, -14.1%, in 1983.
That places Peru 123rd out of 216 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 6.4% | -0.1% | 23.5% | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.5% | -12.1% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4% | -14.1% | 9.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.8% | -3.3% | 10.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | -3.3% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | -1.2% | 16.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | -13.7% | 16.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More energy & mining data for Peru
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 47.8% (2024)
- Gas production 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy use in Peru was 1.1% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy use recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 23.5% in 1966.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy use recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.1% in 1983.
- How does Peru rank for annual percentage change in primary energy use?
- Peru ranks 123rd out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy use rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.