Primary energy from solar and wind in Chile
Chile: Primary energy from solar and wind was 33.06 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Chile, 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
The most recent figure for primary energy from solar and wind in Chile is 33.06 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 851.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Chile peaked at 33.06 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Chile 21st out of 110 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0168 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.079 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.94 terawatt-hours | 0.3253 terawatt-hours | 11.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.51 terawatt-hours | 13.22 terawatt-hours | 33.06 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Chile?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Chile was 33.06 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 33.06 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Chile rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Chile ranks 21st out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 851.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.