Fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina
Argentina: Fossil fuel supply by source was 436.29 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina, 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
In 2025, fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina stood at 436.29 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina peaked at 487.02 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 41.23 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Argentina ranks 23rd 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 | 47.28 terawatt-hours | 41.23 terawatt-hours | 52 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 85.07 terawatt-hours | 58.54 terawatt-hours | 102.89 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 155.35 terawatt-hours | 112.13 terawatt-hours | 206.56 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 253.34 terawatt-hours | 197.32 terawatt-hours | 314.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 370.08 terawatt-hours | 294.38 terawatt-hours | 431.89 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 462.2 terawatt-hours | 420.87 terawatt-hours | 487.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 448 terawatt-hours | 436.29 terawatt-hours | 459.34 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Argentina
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2024)
- Gas production 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 8.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina?
- Fossil fuel supply by source in Argentina was 436.29 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 fossil fuel supply by source recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 487.02 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel supply by source recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.23 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for fossil fuel supply by source?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel supply by source rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina 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 Fossil fuel supply by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.