Bolivia vs Chile: Electricity Compared
Bolivia generated 13.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Chile 88.5 TWh, according to Ember. Bolivia's largest source was gas (62.4%); Chile's was solar (25.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 481 gCO2/kWh in Bolivia and 291 gCO2/kWh in Chile. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Chile is the bigger electricity producer, generating 6.5 times as much as Bolivia in 2025 (88.5 TWh against 13.6 TWh). Chile has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 291 gCO2/kWh against 481 gCO2/kWh in Bolivia in 2025.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
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Key Facts
- Gas supplied 62.4% of Bolivia's electricity in 2025, against 15.3% in Chile.
- Bolivia's electricity was 1.7 times as carbon intensive as Chile's in 2025, at 481 gCO2/kWh against 291 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Chile used 4.46 MWh of electricity in 2025, 4.1 times as much as in Bolivia (1.08 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 36.1% of Bolivia's electricity in 2025 and 66.4% of Chile's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 13.6 TWh in Bolivia and 88.5 TWh in Chile.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.6 TWh | 88.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 13.6 TWh | 88.5 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.08 MWh | 4.46 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 481 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.56 MtCO2 | 25.7 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 36.1% | 66.4% |
| Largest source | Gas 62.4% | Solar 25.1% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 62.4% | 15.3% |
| Hydro | 27.9% | 22.2% |
| Solar | 3.0% | 25.1% |
| Coal | 0.0% | 17.8% |
| Wind | 2.0% | 13.1% |
| Bioenergy | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Other fossil | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other renewables | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 388 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 347 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 353 gCO2/kWh | 330 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 402 gCO2/kWh | 355 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 391 gCO2/kWh | 392 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 443 gCO2/kWh | 348 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 424 gCO2/kWh | 355 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 427 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 452 gCO2/kWh | 454 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 465 gCO2/kWh | 436 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 494 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 503 gCO2/kWh | 533 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 554 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 531 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 526 gCO2/kWh | 493 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 472 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 478 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 484 gCO2/kWh | 438 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 486 gCO2/kWh | 374 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 261 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 481 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.45 MWh | 2.73 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.45 MWh | 2.79 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.47 MWh | 2.85 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.48 MWh | 3.03 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.49 MWh | 3.27 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.52 MWh | 3.33 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.53 MWh | 3.47 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.56 MWh | 3.59 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.60 MWh | 3.60 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.62 MWh | 3.63 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.65 MWh | 3.56 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.69 MWh | 3.83 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.71 MWh | 3.97 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.73 MWh | 4.12 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.77 MWh | 3.93 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.82 MWh | 4.15 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.83 MWh | 4.32 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.85 MWh | 4.25 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.87 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.89 MWh | 4.37 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.87 MWh | 4.32 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.91 MWh | 4.53 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.97 MWh | 4.66 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.03 MWh | 4.54 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.09 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.08 MWh | 4.46 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
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