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Argentina vs Uruguay: Electricity Compared

Argentina generated 153 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Uruguay 12.0 TWh, according to Ember. Argentina's largest source was gas (56.0%); Uruguay's was wind (40.5%). Each kWh generated emitted 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 81 gCO2/kWh in Uruguay. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Argentina is the bigger electricity producer, generating 12.8 times as much as Uruguay in 2025 (153 TWh against 12.0 TWh). Uruguay has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 81 gCO2/kWh against 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 56.0% of Argentina's electricity in 2025, against 0.1% in Uruguay.
  • Argentina's electricity was 4.3 times as carbon intensive as Uruguay's in 2025, at 346 gCO2/kWh against 81 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 40.9% of Argentina's electricity in 2025 and 97.7% of Uruguay's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 163 TWh in Argentina and 14.8 TWh in Uruguay.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Argentina Uruguay
Total generation153 TWh12.0 TWh
Electricity demand163 TWh14.8 TWh
Demand per person3.54 MWh4.36 MWh
Carbon intensity346 gCO2/kWh81 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions53.0 MtCO20.97 MtCO2
Low carbon share40.9%97.7%
Largest sourceGas 56.0%Wind 40.5%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Argentina Uruguay
Gas 56.0% 0.1%
Wind 12.2% 40.5%
Hydro 16.3% 27.3%
Bioenergy 2.0% 24.7%
Nuclear 7.0% 0.0%
Solar 3.4% 5.2%
Other fossil 2.3% 2.2%
Coal 0.9% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Argentina and Uruguay, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Argentina and Uruguay each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 81 gCO2/kWh in Uruguay. 0 125 250 375 500 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Argentina and Uruguay each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 346 gCO2/kWh in Argentina and 81 gCO2/kWh in Uruguay.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Argentina and Uruguay, 1985 to 2025
YearArgentinaUruguay
1985260 gCO2/kWhn/a
1986286 gCO2/kWhn/a
1987289 gCO2/kWhn/a
1988366 gCO2/kWhn/a
1989383 gCO2/kWhn/a
1990307 gCO2/kWhn/a
1991340 gCO2/kWhn/a
1992324 gCO2/kWhn/a
1993300 gCO2/kWhn/a
1994284 gCO2/kWhn/a
1995304 gCO2/kWhn/a
1996341 gCO2/kWhn/a
1997301 gCO2/kWhn/a
1998323 gCO2/kWhn/a
1999379 gCO2/kWhn/a
2000355 gCO2/kWh67 gCO2/kWh
2001302 gCO2/kWh26 gCO2/kWh
2002295 gCO2/kWh27 gCO2/kWh
2003316 gCO2/kWh25 gCO2/kWh
2004358 gCO2/kWh141 gCO2/kWh
2005357 gCO2/kWh104 gCO2/kWh
2006350 gCO2/kWh250 gCO2/kWh
2007388 gCO2/kWh109 gCO2/kWh
2008401 gCO2/kWh289 gCO2/kWh
2009382 gCO2/kWh244 gCO2/kWh
2010402 gCO2/kWh112 gCO2/kWh
2011420 gCO2/kWh205 gCO2/kWh
2012432 gCO2/kWh272 gCO2/kWh
2013422 gCO2/kWh148 gCO2/kWh
2014424 gCO2/kWh85 gCO2/kWh
2015427 gCO2/kWh99 gCO2/kWh
2016432 gCO2/kWh75 gCO2/kWh
2017425 gCO2/kWh64 gCO2/kWh
2018414 gCO2/kWh68 gCO2/kWh
2019398 gCO2/kWh61 gCO2/kWh
2020395 gCO2/kWh95 gCO2/kWh
2021407 gCO2/kWh151 gCO2/kWh
2022393 gCO2/kWh111 gCO2/kWh
2023351 gCO2/kWh113 gCO2/kWh
2024345 gCO2/kWh69 gCO2/kWh
2025346 gCO2/kWh81 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Uruguay, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Uruguay each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 3.54 MWh in Argentina and 4.36 MWh in Uruguay. 0.0 1.3 2.5 3.8 5.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Uruguay each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 3.54 MWh in Argentina and 4.36 MWh in Uruguay.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Argentina and Uruguay, 1985 to 2025
YearArgentinaUruguay
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 MWh2.44 MWh
20012.44 MWh2.44 MWh
20022.38 MWh2.40 MWh
20032.53 MWh2.40 MWh
20042.67 MWh2.51 MWh
20052.80 MWh2.56 MWh
20062.92 MWh2.57 MWh
20073.03 MWh2.79 MWh
20083.15 MWh2.94 MWh
20093.15 MWh2.99 MWh
20103.26 MWh3.14 MWh
20113.34 MWh3.25 MWh
20123.41 MWh3.34 MWh
20133.46 MWh3.42 MWh
20143.45 MWh3.49 MWh
20153.55 MWh3.69 MWh
20163.57 MWh3.88 MWh
20173.52 MWh3.80 MWh
20183.50 MWh3.96 MWh
20193.34 MWh3.84 MWh
20203.31 MWh3.81 MWh
20213.44 MWh3.89 MWh
20223.49 MWh3.98 MWh
20233.60 MWh4.12 MWh
20243.54 MWh4.29 MWh
20253.54 MWh4.36 MWh

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

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  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/argentina-vs-uruguay/}
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