Share of primary energy from gas in Peru
Peru: Share of primary energy from gas was 32.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from gas in Peru, 1965–2025
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
Peru recorded 32.3% for share of primary energy from gas in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from gas in Peru peaked at 36.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 1997.
Peru ranks 29th of 76 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 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 7.3% | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.9% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.5% | 5.1% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.4% | 2.9% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.8% | 28.6% | 33.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.2% | 32.3% | 36.1% | 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 share of primary energy from gas in Peru?
- Share of primary energy from gas in Peru was 32.3% 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 share of primary energy from gas recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 36.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from gas recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 1997.
- How does Peru rank for share of primary energy from gas?
- Peru ranks 29th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from gas rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. 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 Share of primary energy from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.