Primary energy from solar and wind in Argentina
Argentina: Primary energy from solar and wind was 23.79 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind 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, primary energy from solar and wind in Argentina stood at 23.79 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 3,812.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Argentina peaked at 23.79 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Argentina ranks 26th of 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0092 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0348 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.059 terawatt-hours | 0.0348 terawatt-hours | 0.078 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 terawatt-hours | 0.0254 terawatt-hours | 5.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.45 terawatt-hours | 10.76 terawatt-hours | 23.79 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 48.91 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Argentina?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Argentina was 23.79 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 primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 23.79 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Argentina ranks 26th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,812.3%. 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 Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.