Primary energy use by source in Argentina
Argentina: Primary energy use by source was 18.63 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source 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 use by source in Argentina stood at 18.63 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.3% on the previous year and up 3,040.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Argentina peaked at 18.63 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Argentina 19th out of 79 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 | 0.0092 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 | 0.9656 terawatt-hours | 0.0254 terawatt-hours | 5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.3 terawatt-hours | 9.41 terawatt-hours | 18.63 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 use by source in Argentina?
- Primary energy use by source in Argentina was 18.63 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 use by source recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 18.63 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for primary energy use by source?
- Argentina ranks 19th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,040.2%. 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 use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.