Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Argentina
Argentina: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 94,625 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Argentina, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Argentina stood at 94,625.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Argentina peaked at 106,919 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 42,285, in 2002.
That places Argentina 28th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53,555 | — |
| 2001 | 45,634 | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 42,285 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 49,695 | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 60,989 | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 63,685 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 66,710 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 73,724 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 82,017 | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 77,968 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 83,750 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 90,004 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 97,740 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 97,586 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 98,298 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 103,766 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 106,919 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 105,336 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 104,451 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 95,712 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 95,658 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 104,640 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 94,625 | -9.6% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 94,625 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,083, 11.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 94,625 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,249, 75.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61,626 | 42,285 | 82,017 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98,356 | 83,750 | 106,919 | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,308 | 94,625 | 104,640 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 25 Canada 114,142 compare
- 26 Spain 105,261 compare
- 27 Kazakhstan 99,660 compare
- 29 Bangladesh 92,320 compare
- 30 Algeria 90,550 compare
- 31 Philippines 86,833 compare
More energy & mining data for Argentina
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 4.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Argentina?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Argentina was 94,625 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 106,919 in 2016.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,285 in 2002.
- How does Argentina rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Argentina ranks 28th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.