Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina
Argentina: Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 3.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina stood at 3.7%.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina peaked at 4.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Argentina ranks 23rd of 215 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.7% | 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 48.91 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina?
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Argentina was 3.7% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Argentina ranks 23rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.8%. 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); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.