Chile vs Venezuela: Electricity Compared
Chile generated 88.6 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Venezuela 80.1 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 29.3% in Chile and 91.1% in Venezuela. Each kWh generated emitted 261 gCO2/kWh in Chile and 86 gCO2/kWh in Venezuela. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Venezuela are for 2024, while Chile has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 91.1% of Venezuela's electricity in 2024, against 29.3% in Chile.
- Chile's electricity was 3.0 times as carbon intensive as Venezuela's in 2024, at 261 gCO2/kWh against 86 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 6% in Chile between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 5% in Venezuela.
- Low carbon sources supplied 70.0% of Chile's electricity in 2024 and 91.1% of Venezuela's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 88.6 TWh in Chile and 80.1 TWh in Venezuela.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Chile | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 88.6 TWh | 80.1 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 88.6 TWh | 80.1 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.48 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 261 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 23.1 MtCO2 | 6.88 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 70.0% | 91.1% |
| Largest source | Hydro 29.3% | Hydro 91.1% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generation| Source | Chile | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 29.3% | 91.1% |
| Solar | 22.8% | 0.0% |
| Coal | 15.3% | 0.0% |
| Gas | 14.3% | 4.5% |
| Wind | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Bioenergy | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Other fossil | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Other renewables | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Chile | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 388 gCO2/kWh | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 336 gCO2/kWh | 262 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 330 gCO2/kWh | 274 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 355 gCO2/kWh | 264 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 392 gCO2/kWh | 229 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 348 gCO2/kWh | 211 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 355 gCO2/kWh | 207 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 457 gCO2/kWh | 218 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 454 gCO2/kWh | 216 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 436 gCO2/kWh | 222 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 482 gCO2/kWh | 252 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 494 gCO2/kWh | 227 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 533 gCO2/kWh | 280 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 554 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 498 gCO2/kWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 489 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 472 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 458 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 438 gCO2/kWh | 185 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 432 gCO2/kWh | 174 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 374 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 305 gCO2/kWh | 92 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 261 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 291 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Chile | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.73 MWh | 3.48 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.79 MWh | 3.61 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.85 MWh | 3.62 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.03 MWh | 3.54 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.27 MWh | 3.76 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.33 MWh | 3.91 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.47 MWh | 4.04 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.59 MWh | 4.11 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.60 MWh | 4.24 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.63 MWh | 4.19 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.56 MWh | 3.93 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.83 MWh | 4.03 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.97 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.12 MWh | 4.51 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.93 MWh | 3.78 MWh |
| 2015 | 4.15 MWh | 4.14 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.32 MWh | 3.77 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.25 MWh | 3.36 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.33 MWh | 3.31 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.37 MWh | 2.91 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.32 MWh | 2.81 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.53 MWh | 2.94 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.66 MWh | 2.92 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.54 MWh | 2.54 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.48 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.46 MWh | n/a |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.