Electricity production by source in Uruguay
Uruguay: Electricity production by source was 51.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Uruguay, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production by source in Uruguay is 51.4%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 328.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Uruguay peaked at 63.6% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2002.
That places Uruguay 5th out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.5% | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.9% | 10.8% | 52.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.5% | 51.4% | 63.6% | 2 |
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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)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 54.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Uruguay?
- Electricity production by source in Uruguay was 51.4% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 63.6% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2002.
- How does Uruguay rank for electricity production by source?
- Uruguay ranks 5th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 328.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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