Primary energy from hydropower in Argentina
Argentina: Primary energy from hydropower was 24.97 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.97 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 15.3%
World rank
26th
of 80 countries
All-time high
38.02 terawatt-hours
in 2006
All-time low
1.23 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from hydropower 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
The most recent figure for primary energy from hydropower in Argentina is 24.97 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from hydropower in Argentina peaked at 38.02 terawatt-hours in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.23 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Argentina 26th out of 80 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.
Primary energy from hydropower in Argentina, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.23 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 1.24 terawatt-hours | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 1.27 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 1.5 terawatt-hours | +17.9% |
| 1969 | 1.34 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 1970 | 1.56 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1971 | 1.55 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 1.5 terawatt-hours | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 3 terawatt-hours | +99.5% |
| 1974 | 4.99 terawatt-hours | +66.6% |
| 1975 | 5.19 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 5.01 terawatt-hours | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 5.77 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 7.75 terawatt-hours | +34.3% |
| 1979 | 10.66 terawatt-hours | +37.6% |
| 1980 | 15.14 terawatt-hours | +42.1% |
| 1981 | 14.68 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 17.59 terawatt-hours | +19.8% |
| 1983 | 18.42 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 19.88 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 20.65 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 21.03 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 21.91 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 15.26 terawatt-hours | -30.4% |
| 1989 | 13.19 terawatt-hours | -13.6% |
| 1990 | 17.71 terawatt-hours | +34.3% |
| 1991 | 15.87 terawatt-hours | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 19.17 terawatt-hours | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 23.77 terawatt-hours | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 27.29 terawatt-hours | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 26.5 terawatt-hours | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 22.47 terawatt-hours | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 27.92 terawatt-hours | +24.3% |
| 1998 | 26.48 terawatt-hours | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 21.4 terawatt-hours | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 28.58 terawatt-hours | +33.5% |
| 2001 | 36.58 terawatt-hours | +28.0% |
| 2002 | 35.78 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 33.8 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 30.46 terawatt-hours | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 34.22 terawatt-hours | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 38.02 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 31.22 terawatt-hours | -17.9% |
| 2008 | 31.2 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 34.62 terawatt-hours | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 33.36 terawatt-hours | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 31.19 terawatt-hours | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 29.16 terawatt-hours | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 32.77 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 32.42 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 32.34 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 29.75 terawatt-hours | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 31.59 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 32.28 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 27.5 terawatt-hours | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 23.67 terawatt-hours | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 19.65 terawatt-hours | -17.0% |
| 2022 | 22.77 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 2023 | 31.49 terawatt-hours | +38.3% |
| 2024 | 29.48 terawatt-hours | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 24.97 terawatt-hours | -15.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 24.97 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.78 terawatt-hours, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 24.97 terawatt-hours is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.28 terawatt-hours, 85% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.32 terawatt-hours | 1.23 terawatt-hours | 1.5 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.7 terawatt-hours | 1.5 terawatt-hours | 10.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.78 terawatt-hours | 13.19 terawatt-hours | 21.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.86 terawatt-hours | 15.87 terawatt-hours | 27.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.45 terawatt-hours | 28.58 terawatt-hours | 38.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.24 terawatt-hours | 27.5 terawatt-hours | 33.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.34 terawatt-hours | 19.65 terawatt-hours | 31.49 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -73.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 68.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from hydropower in Argentina?
- Primary energy from hydropower in Argentina was 24.97 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 from hydropower recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 38.02 terawatt-hours in 2006.
- What is the lowest primary energy from hydropower recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Argentina rank for primary energy from hydropower?
- Argentina ranks 26th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.