Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Chile
Chile: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 17.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Chile, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Chile recorded 17.3% for share of direct primary energy consumption by source in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Chile peaked at 31.4% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.5%, in 1973.
That places Chile 57th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 9.5% | 5 |
| 1970s | 7.1% | 5.5% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.8% | 7.5% | 12.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.4% | 10.1% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.8% | 8.7% | 31.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.1% | 12.4% | 18.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.5% | 16.8% | 19.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 54 Bulgaria 18.2% compare
- 55 Portugal 18.0% compare
- 56 New Zealand 17.6% compare
- 58 Indonesia 16.6% compare
- 59 Luxembourg 16.3% compare
- 60 Switzerland 15.6% compare
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 share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Chile?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Chile was 17.3% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 31.4% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5% in 1973.
- How does Chile rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Chile ranks 57th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.