Number of people without access to electricity in Argentina
Argentina: Number of people without access to electricity was 731,138 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people without access to electricity in Argentina, 2000–2024
Source: Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people without access to electricity in Argentina is 731,138 people, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, number of people without access to electricity in Argentina peaked at 1.69 million people in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 2014.
Argentina ranks 55th of 214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 million people | 898,805 people | 1.69 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 176,463 people | 0 people | 495,463 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 146,228 people | 0 people | 731,138 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
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 number of people without access to electricity in Argentina?
- Number of people without access to electricity in Argentina was 731,138 people in 2024, according to Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people without access to electricity recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.69 million people in 2001.
- What is the lowest number of people without access to electricity recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 2014.
- How does Argentina rank for number of people without access to electricity?
- Argentina ranks 55th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Data compiled from multiple sources by the World Bank – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people without access to electricity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Access to electricity means having an electricity source that can provide very basic lighting, and charge a phone or power a radio for 4 hours per day.