Primary energy from hydropower in Peru
Peru: Primary energy from hydropower was 34 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
34 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
20th
of 80 countries
All-time high
34 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
2.62 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from hydropower in Peru, 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
In 2025, primary energy from hydropower in Peru stood at 34 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from hydropower in Peru peaked at 34 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.62 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Peru ranks 20th of 80 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy from hydropower in Peru, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.62 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 2.83 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 3.17 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 1968 | 3.4 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 3.7 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 3.54 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 1971 | 4.29 terawatt-hours | +21.2% |
| 1972 | 4.43 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 4.77 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 5.22 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 5.47 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 5.79 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 6.03 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 6.19 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 6.7 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 7.01 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 8 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 1982 | 8.4 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 8.11 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 8.7 terawatt-hours | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 9.38 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 10.06 terawatt-hours | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 10.88 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 10.42 terawatt-hours | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 10.51 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 10.47 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 11.49 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 9.69 terawatt-hours | -15.7% |
| 1993 | 11.8 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 12.75 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 12.94 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 13.32 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 13.21 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 13.81 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 14.54 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 16.18 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 17.61 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 18.04 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 18.53 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 17.53 terawatt-hours | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 17.98 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 19.59 terawatt-hours | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 19.55 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 19.06 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 19.9 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 20.05 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 21.56 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 22.03 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 22.32 terawatt-hours | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 22.21 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 23.69 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 24.14 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 29.07 terawatt-hours | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 30.74 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 31.46 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 30.51 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 31.93 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 29.74 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 29.09 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 32.03 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 34 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 34 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.78 terawatt-hours, 2.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Peru's 34 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.28 terawatt-hours, 1.2× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.14 terawatt-hours | 2.62 terawatt-hours | 3.7 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.24 terawatt-hours | 3.54 terawatt-hours | 6.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.15 terawatt-hours | 7.01 terawatt-hours | 10.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.4 terawatt-hours | 9.69 terawatt-hours | 14.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.4 terawatt-hours | 16.18 terawatt-hours | 19.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.73 terawatt-hours | 20.05 terawatt-hours | 31.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.22 terawatt-hours | 29.09 terawatt-hours | 34 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More economy & growth data for Peru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 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$), gaps 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0042 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 41.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 10.35 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 54.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 299.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from hydropower in Peru?
- Primary energy from hydropower in Peru was 34 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 34 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from hydropower recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.62 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Peru rank for primary energy from hydropower?
- Peru ranks 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.