Peru vs Venezuela: Electricity Compared
Peru generated 59.3 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Venezuela 80.1 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 54.0% in Peru and 91.1% in Venezuela. Each kWh generated emitted 258 gCO2/kWh in Peru 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 Peru 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 54.0% in Peru.
- Peru's electricity was 3.0 times as carbon intensive as Venezuela's in 2024, at 258 gCO2/kWh against 86 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 4% in Peru between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 5% in Venezuela.
- Low carbon sources supplied 60.1% of Peru's electricity in 2024 and 91.1% of Venezuela's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 59.3 TWh in Peru and 80.1 TWh in Venezuela.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Peru | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 59.3 TWh | 80.1 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 59.3 TWh | 80.1 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.73 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 258 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 15.3 MtCO2 | 6.88 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 60.1% | 91.1% |
| Largest source | Hydro 54.0% | Hydro 91.1% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Peru | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 141 gCO2/kWh | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 118 gCO2/kWh | 262 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 139 gCO2/kWh | 274 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 146 gCO2/kWh | 264 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 200 gCO2/kWh | 229 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 200 gCO2/kWh | 211 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 193 gCO2/kWh | 207 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 230 gCO2/kWh | 218 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 269 gCO2/kWh | 216 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 265 gCO2/kWh | 222 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 283 gCO2/kWh | 252 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 286 gCO2/kWh | 227 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 298 gCO2/kWh | 280 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 305 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 309 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 306 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 272 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 253 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 257 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 240 gCO2/kWh | 185 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 251 gCO2/kWh | 174 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 288 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 292 gCO2/kWh | 92 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 258 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 238 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Peru | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.75 MWh | 3.48 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.77 MWh | 3.61 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.81 MWh | 3.62 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.83 MWh | 3.54 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.87 MWh | 3.76 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.91 MWh | 3.91 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.97 MWh | 4.04 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.05 MWh | 4.11 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.13 MWh | 4.24 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.14 MWh | 4.19 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.23 MWh | 3.93 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.34 MWh | 4.03 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.35 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.46 MWh | 4.51 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.52 MWh | 3.78 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.58 MWh | 4.14 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.67 MWh | 3.77 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.68 MWh | 3.36 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.71 MWh | 3.31 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.75 MWh | 2.91 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.62 MWh | 2.81 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.72 MWh | 2.94 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.79 MWh | 2.92 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.80 MWh | 2.54 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.73 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.75 MWh | n/a |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.