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Argentina vs Brazil: Electricity Compared

Argentina generated 153 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Brazil 764 TWh, according to Ember. Argentina's largest source was gas (56.0%); Brazil's was hydro (52.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 109 gCO2/kWh in Brazil. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Brazil is the bigger electricity producer, generating 5.0 times as much as Argentina in 2025 (764 TWh against 153 TWh). Brazil has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 109 gCO2/kWh against 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector, similar electricity demand on the same continent and a well known regional or sporting rivalry.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 56.0% of Argentina's electricity in 2025, against 7.8% in Brazil.
  • Argentina's electricity was 3.2 times as carbon intensive as Brazil's in 2025, at 346 gCO2/kWh against 109 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 40.9% of Argentina's electricity in 2025 and 88.9% of Brazil's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 163 TWh in Argentina and 775 TWh in Brazil.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Argentina Brazil
Total generation153 TWh764 TWh
Electricity demand163 TWh775 TWh
Demand per person3.54 MWh3.58 MWh
Carbon intensity346 gCO2/kWh109 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions53.0 MtCO283.4 MtCO2
Low carbon share40.9%88.9%
Largest sourceGas 56.0%Hydro 52.1%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Argentina Brazil
Gas 56.0% 7.8%
Hydro 16.3% 52.1%
Wind 12.2% 15.2%
Solar 3.4% 11.5%
Bioenergy 2.0% 8.1%
Nuclear 7.0% 2.1%
Other fossil 2.3% 1.3%
Coal 0.9% 2.1%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Argentina and Brazil, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Argentina and Brazil each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 109 gCO2/kWh in Brazil. 0 125 250 375 500 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Argentina and Brazil each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 109 gCO2/kWh in Brazil.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Argentina and Brazil, 1985 to 2025
YearArgentinaBrazil
1985260 gCO2/kWh61 gCO2/kWh
1986286 gCO2/kWh85 gCO2/kWh
1987289 gCO2/kWh74 gCO2/kWh
1988366 gCO2/kWh66 gCO2/kWh
1989383 gCO2/kWh66 gCO2/kWh
1990307 gCO2/kWh60 gCO2/kWh
1991340 gCO2/kWh62 gCO2/kWh
1992324 gCO2/kWh63 gCO2/kWh
1993300 gCO2/kWh61 gCO2/kWh
1994284 gCO2/kWh61 gCO2/kWh
1995304 gCO2/kWh63 gCO2/kWh
1996341 gCO2/kWh68 gCO2/kWh
1997301 gCO2/kWh71 gCO2/kWh
1998323 gCO2/kWh71 gCO2/kWh
1999379 gCO2/kWh90 gCO2/kWh
2000355 gCO2/kWh89 gCO2/kWh
2001302 gCO2/kWh106 gCO2/kWh
2002295 gCO2/kWh97 gCO2/kWh
2003316 gCO2/kWh91 gCO2/kWh
2004358 gCO2/kWh102 gCO2/kWh
2005357 gCO2/kWh99 gCO2/kWh
2006350 gCO2/kWh96 gCO2/kWh
2007388 gCO2/kWh91 gCO2/kWh
2008401 gCO2/kWh114 gCO2/kWh
2009382 gCO2/kWh87 gCO2/kWh
2010402 gCO2/kWh114 gCO2/kWh
2011420 gCO2/kWh100 gCO2/kWh
2012432 gCO2/kWh128 gCO2/kWh
2013422 gCO2/kWh168 gCO2/kWh
2014424 gCO2/kWh193 gCO2/kWh
2015427 gCO2/kWh189 gCO2/kWh
2016432 gCO2/kWh150 gCO2/kWh
2017425 gCO2/kWh156 gCO2/kWh
2018414 gCO2/kWh137 gCO2/kWh
2019398 gCO2/kWh142 gCO2/kWh
2020395 gCO2/kWh133 gCO2/kWh
2021407 gCO2/kWh168 gCO2/kWh
2022393 gCO2/kWh103 gCO2/kWh
2023351 gCO2/kWh96 gCO2/kWh
2024345 gCO2/kWh106 gCO2/kWh
2025346 gCO2/kWh109 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Brazil, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Brazil each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 3.54 MWh in Argentina and 3.58 MWh in Brazil. 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Brazil each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 3.54 MWh in Argentina and 3.58 MWh in Brazil.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Brazil, 1985 to 2025
YearArgentinaBrazil
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20002.42 MWh2.25 MWh
20012.44 MWh2.08 MWh
20022.38 MWh2.14 MWh
20032.53 MWh2.23 MWh
20042.67 MWh2.33 MWh
20052.80 MWh2.39 MWh
20062.92 MWh2.47 MWh
20073.03 MWh2.57 MWh
20083.15 MWh2.66 MWh
20093.15 MWh2.64 MWh
20103.26 MWh2.84 MWh
20113.34 MWh2.91 MWh
20123.41 MWh3.01 MWh
20133.46 MWh3.08 MWh
20143.45 MWh3.12 MWh
20153.55 MWh3.05 MWh
20163.57 MWh3.05 MWh
20173.52 MWh3.06 MWh
20183.50 MWh3.09 MWh
20193.34 MWh3.17 MWh
20203.31 MWh3.13 MWh
20213.44 MWh3.24 MWh
20223.49 MWh3.28 MWh
20233.60 MWh3.43 MWh
20243.54 MWh3.57 MWh
20253.54 MWh3.58 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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  title = {{Argentina vs Brazil: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/argentina-vs-brazil/}
}

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