Chile vs Peru: Electricity Compared
Chile generated 88.5 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Peru 60.5 TWh, according to Ember. Chile's largest source was solar (25.1%); Peru's was hydro (56.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 291 gCO2/kWh in Chile 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 22.2% in Chile.
- The average person in Chile used 4.46 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.5 times as much as in Peru (1.75 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 66.4% of Chile's electricity in 2025 and 63.6% of Peru's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 88.5 TWh in Chile and 60.6 TWh in Peru.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Chile | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 88.5 TWh | 60.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 88.5 TWh | 60.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.46 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 291 gCO2/kWh | 238 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 25.7 MtCO2 | 14.4 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 66.4% | 63.6% |
| Largest source | Solar 25.1% | Hydro 56.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Chile | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 22.2% | 56.0% |
| Gas | 15.3% | 36.1% |
| Solar | 25.1% | 3.1% |
| Coal | 17.8% | 0.0% |
| Wind | 13.1% | 3.5% |
| Bioenergy | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Other fossil | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other renewables | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Chile | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 388 gCO2/kWh | 141 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 336 gCO2/kWh | 118 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 330 gCO2/kWh | 139 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 355 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 392 gCO2/kWh | 200 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 348 gCO2/kWh | 200 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 355 gCO2/kWh | 193 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 457 gCO2/kWh | 230 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 454 gCO2/kWh | 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 436 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 482 gCO2/kWh | 283 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 494 gCO2/kWh | 286 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 533 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 554 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 309 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 498 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 489 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 472 gCO2/kWh | 253 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 458 gCO2/kWh | 257 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 438 gCO2/kWh | 240 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 432 gCO2/kWh | 251 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 374 gCO2/kWh | 288 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 305 gCO2/kWh | 292 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 261 gCO2/kWh | 258 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 291 gCO2/kWh | 238 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Chile | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.73 MWh | 0.75 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.79 MWh | 0.77 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.85 MWh | 0.81 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.03 MWh | 0.83 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.27 MWh | 0.87 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.33 MWh | 0.91 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.47 MWh | 0.97 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.59 MWh | 1.05 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.60 MWh | 1.13 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.63 MWh | 1.14 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.56 MWh | 1.23 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.83 MWh | 1.34 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.97 MWh | 1.35 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.12 MWh | 1.46 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.93 MWh | 1.52 MWh |
| 2015 | 4.15 MWh | 1.58 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.32 MWh | 1.67 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.25 MWh | 1.68 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.33 MWh | 1.71 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.37 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.32 MWh | 1.62 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.53 MWh | 1.72 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.66 MWh | 1.79 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.54 MWh | 1.80 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.48 MWh | 1.73 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.46 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.