Primary energy use by source in Peru
Peru: Primary energy use by source was 1.96 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Peru, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy use by source in Peru is 1.96 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Peru peaked at 3.91 terawatt-hours in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Peru ranks 48th of 79 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 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.6306 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.8061 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4058 terawatt-hours | 0.2303 terawatt-hours | 0.5121 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4024 terawatt-hours | 0.3303 terawatt-hours | 0.4667 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8755 terawatt-hours | 0.4636 terawatt-hours | 1.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.08 terawatt-hours | 0.9528 terawatt-hours | 3.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.69 terawatt-hours | 1.3 terawatt-hours | 1.97 terawatt-hours | 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 primary energy use by source in Peru?
- Primary energy use by source in Peru was 1.96 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 primary energy use by source recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 3.91 terawatt-hours in 2014.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Peru rank for primary energy use by source?
- Peru ranks 48th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.