Primary energy from hydropower in Argentina
Argentina: Primary energy from hydropower was 24.97 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from hydropower 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
Argentina recorded 24.97 terawatt-hours for primary energy from hydropower in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from hydropower in Argentina peaked at 38.02 terawatt-hours in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.23 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Argentina 25th out of 77 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.32 terawatt-hours | 1.23 terawatt-hours | 1.5 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.7 terawatt-hours | 1.5 terawatt-hours | 10.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.78 terawatt-hours | 13.19 terawatt-hours | 21.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.86 terawatt-hours | 15.87 terawatt-hours | 27.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.45 terawatt-hours | 28.58 terawatt-hours | 38.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.24 terawatt-hours | 27.5 terawatt-hours | 33.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.34 terawatt-hours | 19.65 terawatt-hours | 31.49 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 48.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from hydropower in Argentina?
- Primary energy from hydropower in Argentina was 24.97 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 hydropower recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 38.02 terawatt-hours in 2006.
- What is the lowest primary energy from hydropower recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for primary energy from hydropower?
- Argentina ranks 25th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. 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 hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.