Bolivia vs Peru: Electricity Compared
Bolivia generated 13.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Peru 60.5 TWh, according to Ember. Bolivia's largest source was gas (62.4%); Peru's was hydro (56.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 481 gCO2/kWh in Bolivia and 238 gCO2/kWh in Peru. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 56.0% of Peru's electricity in 2025, against 27.9% in Bolivia.
- Bolivia's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Peru's in 2025, at 481 gCO2/kWh against 238 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 36.1% of Bolivia's electricity in 2025 and 63.6% of Peru's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 13.6 TWh in Bolivia and 60.6 TWh in Peru.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Bolivia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.6 TWh | 60.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 13.6 TWh | 60.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.08 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 481 gCO2/kWh | 238 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.56 MtCO2 | 14.4 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 36.1% | 63.6% |
| Largest source | Gas 62.4% | Hydro 56.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Bolivia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 141 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 347 gCO2/kWh | 118 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 353 gCO2/kWh | 139 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 402 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 391 gCO2/kWh | 200 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 443 gCO2/kWh | 200 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 424 gCO2/kWh | 193 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 427 gCO2/kWh | 230 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 452 gCO2/kWh | 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 465 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 283 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 286 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 503 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 531 gCO2/kWh | 309 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 526 gCO2/kWh | 306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 253 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 478 gCO2/kWh | 257 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 484 gCO2/kWh | 240 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 251 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 486 gCO2/kWh | 288 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 292 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 258 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 481 gCO2/kWh | 238 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Bolivia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.45 MWh | 0.75 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.45 MWh | 0.77 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.47 MWh | 0.81 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.48 MWh | 0.83 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.49 MWh | 0.87 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.52 MWh | 0.91 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.53 MWh | 0.97 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.56 MWh | 1.05 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.60 MWh | 1.13 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.62 MWh | 1.14 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.65 MWh | 1.23 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.69 MWh | 1.34 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.71 MWh | 1.35 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.73 MWh | 1.46 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.77 MWh | 1.52 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.82 MWh | 1.58 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.83 MWh | 1.67 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.85 MWh | 1.68 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.87 MWh | 1.71 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.89 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.87 MWh | 1.62 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.91 MWh | 1.72 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.97 MWh | 1.79 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.03 MWh | 1.80 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.09 MWh | 1.73 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.08 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.