Renewable energy generation in Argentina
Argentina: Renewable energy generation was 5.16 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy generation in Argentina, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 5.16 terawatt-hours for renewable energy generation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 29.5% on the previous year and up 35,011.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy generation in Argentina peaked at 5.16 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Argentina ranks 38th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0994 terawatt-hours | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 0.7997 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.15 terawatt-hours | 1.34 terawatt-hours | 5.16 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 renewable energy generation in Argentina?
- Renewable energy generation in Argentina was 5.16 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable energy generation recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 5.16 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest renewable energy generation recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Argentina rank for renewable energy generation?
- Argentina ranks 38th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is renewable energy generation rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35,011.3%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable energy generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.