Primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina
Argentina: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 339.03 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina is 339.03 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina peaked at 410.63 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 230.58 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Argentina 30th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 290.93 terawatt-hours | 275.22 terawatt-hours | 308.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 296.18 terawatt-hours | 278.44 terawatt-hours | 320.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 265.65 terawatt-hours | 241.98 terawatt-hours | 298.28 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 262.74 terawatt-hours | 230.58 terawatt-hours | 296.59 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 275.35 terawatt-hours | 236.55 terawatt-hours | 318.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.22 terawatt-hours | 320.13 terawatt-hours | 410.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 343.25 terawatt-hours | 282.34 terawatt-hours | 383.51 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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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 primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Argentina was 339.03 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 410.63 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 230.58 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Argentina ranks 30th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary direct energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours, in terms of direct primary energy. This means that fossil fuels include the energy lost due to inefficiencies in energy production.