Oil production in Peru
Peru: Oil production was 58.04 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in Peru, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, oil production in Peru stood at 58.04 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 23.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in Peru peaked at 119.15 terawatt-hours in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.3722 terawatt-hours, in 1902.
Peru ranks 43rd of 219 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.8374 terawatt-hours | 0.3722 terawatt-hours | 2.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 3.36 terawatt-hours | 1.95 terawatt-hours | 4.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 12.48 terawatt-hours | 4.34 terawatt-hours | 20.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 22.1 terawatt-hours | 15.27 terawatt-hours | 27.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 20.78 terawatt-hours | 18.41 terawatt-hours | 22.89 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 26.81 terawatt-hours | 23.85 terawatt-hours | 29.85 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 37.77 terawatt-hours | 29.91 terawatt-hours | 46.28 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 57.05 terawatt-hours | 38.37 terawatt-hours | 116.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 106.11 terawatt-hours | 79.62 terawatt-hours | 119.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 72.92 terawatt-hours | 64.13 terawatt-hours | 78.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.17 terawatt-hours | 54.54 terawatt-hours | 80.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 76.77 terawatt-hours | 66.21 terawatt-hours | 87.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.51 terawatt-hours | 56.53 terawatt-hours | 60.47 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 65.91 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in Peru?
- Oil production in Peru was 58.04 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 119.15 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3722 terawatt-hours in 1902.
- How does Peru rank for oil production?
- Peru ranks 43rd out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil production rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.6%. 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); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.