Share of electricity generation from oil in Argentina
Argentina: Share of electricity generation from oil was 3.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in Argentina, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 3.9% for share of electricity generation from oil in 2025.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in Argentina peaked at 19.3% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2002.
That places Argentina 114th out of 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.7% | 12.6% | 19.3% | 5 |
| 1990s | 8.1% | 2.8% | 14.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 1.0% | 12.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 2.7% | 15.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.7% | 3.9% | 11.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
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 share of electricity generation from oil in Argentina?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in Argentina was 3.9% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 19.3% in 1987.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2002.
- How does Argentina rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- Argentina ranks 114th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.