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Argentina Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Argentina generated 153 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 53.9%, followed by hydro (17.1%) and wind (12.2%). Demand was 162 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 342 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Argentina generated 153 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Gas supplied 53.9% of Argentina's electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 17.1% of Argentina's electricity in 2025.
  • Wind supplied 12.2% of Argentina's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 41.6% of Argentina's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Argentina's electricity was 342 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Argentina's carbon intensity in 2025 was 32% higher than in 1985, when it was 260 gCO2/kWh.
  • Argentina had the 26th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation153 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand162 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person3.54 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports9.30 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity342 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions52.4 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)26 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Gas 82.5 TWh 53.9%
Hydro 26.3 TWh 17.1%
Wind 18.6 TWh 12.2%
Nuclear 10.8 TWh 7.0%
Other fossil 5.92 TWh 3.9%
Solar 5.14 TWh 3.4%
Bioenergy 2.95 TWh 1.9%
Coal 1.02 TWh 0.7%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025
Argentina electricity generation by source, 1985 to 2025 Argentina's electricity generation by main source from 1985 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were gas at 82.5 TWh, hydro at 26.3 TWh, wind at 18.6 TWh, nuclear at 10.8 TWh, other fossil at 5.92 TWh. 0 25 50 75 100 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Argentina's electricity generation by main source from 1985 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were gas at 82.5 TWh, hydro at 26.3 TWh, wind at 18.6 TWh, nuclear at 10.8 TWh, other fossil at 5.92 TWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
Argentina electricity generation by source, 1985 to 2025
YearGasHydroWindNuclearOther fossil
198512.5 TWh20.7 TWhn/a5.77 TWh5.71 TWh
198613.3 TWh21.0 TWhn/a5.71 TWh7.89 TWh
198712.5 TWh21.9 TWhn/a6.47 TWh10.1 TWh
198821.1 TWh15.3 TWhn/a5.80 TWh8.67 TWh
198924.3 TWh13.2 TWhn/a5.04 TWh7.33 TWh
199019.9 TWh17.7 TWh0 TWh7.28 TWh5.37 TWh
199121.0 TWh15.9 TWh0 TWh7.76 TWh8.20 TWh
199220.8 TWh19.2 TWh0 TWh7.08 TWh8.10 TWh
199322.0 TWh23.8 TWh0 TWh7.75 TWh7.08 TWh
199422.7 TWh27.3 TWh0 TWh8.23 TWh4.93 TWh
199526.5 TWh26.5 TWh0 TWh7.07 TWh5.07 TWh
199632.6 TWh22.5 TWh10.0 GWh7.46 TWh5.13 TWh
199732.2 TWh27.9 TWh10.0 GWh7.96 TWh2.30 TWh
199834.3 TWh26.5 TWh30.0 GWh7.45 TWh3.93 TWh
199945.7 TWh21.4 TWh30.0 GWh7.11 TWh4.11 TWh
200048.9 TWh28.6 TWh30.0 GWh6.18 TWh3.14 TWh
200143.3 TWh36.6 TWh50.0 GWh7.06 TWh1.47 TWh
200240.7 TWh35.8 TWh70.0 GWh5.82 TWh870 GWh
200347.8 TWh33.8 TWh80.0 GWh7.57 TWh1.05 TWh
200455.2 TWh30.5 TWh70.0 GWh7.87 TWh4.10 TWh
200555.7 TWh34.2 TWh70.0 GWh6.87 TWh5.79 TWh
200656.4 TWh38.0 TWh70.0 GWh7.72 TWh8.18 TWh
200760.2 TWh31.2 TWh60.0 GWh7.25 TWh11.4 TWh
200865.4 TWh31.2 TWh40.0 GWh7.39 TWh14.7 TWh
200961.7 TWh34.6 TWh40.0 GWh8.18 TWh14.8 TWh
201063.8 TWh33.4 TWh30.0 GWh7.21 TWh17.2 TWh
201167.9 TWh31.2 TWh30.0 GWh6.40 TWh19.7 TWh
201276.2 TWh29.2 TWh370 GWh6.40 TWh19.8 TWh
201374.7 TWh32.8 TWh450 GWh6.21 TWh21.4 TWh
201476.2 TWh32.4 TWh620 GWh5.51 TWh19.8 TWh
201579.1 TWh32.3 TWh590 GWh7.04 TWh22.5 TWh
201684.3 TWh29.8 TWh550 GWh8.28 TWh21.2 TWh
201791.2 TWh31.6 TWh610 GWh6.09 TWh12.6 TWh
201895.4 TWh32.3 TWh1.41 TWh6.87 TWh7.31 TWh
201991.3 TWh27.5 TWh5.00 TWh8.44 TWh3.83 TWh
202088.7 TWh23.7 TWh9.41 TWh10.0 TWh7.65 TWh
202189.9 TWh19.7 TWh12.9 TWh10.2 TWh13.6 TWh
202276.6 TWh22.8 TWh14.2 TWh7.47 TWh16.9 TWh
202376.3 TWh31.5 TWh14.5 TWh8.96 TWh9.80 TWh
202482.0 TWh29.7 TWh16.2 TWh10.5 TWh6.36 TWh
202582.5 TWh26.3 TWh18.6 TWh10.8 TWh5.92 TWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 153 TWh 162 TWh 342 gCO2/kWh
2024 153 TWh 162 TWh 345 gCO2/kWh
2023 149 TWh 164 TWh 351 gCO2/kWh
2022 146 TWh 158 TWh 393 gCO2/kWh
2021 153 TWh 156 TWh 407 gCO2/kWh
2020 145 TWh 149 TWh 395 gCO2/kWh
2019 140 TWh 150 TWh 398 gCO2/kWh
2018 147 TWh 156 TWh 414 gCO2/kWh
2017 146 TWh 156 TWh 425 gCO2/kWh
2016 147 TWh 157 TWh 432 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Argentina, 1985 to 2025

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

Month by Month

Ember monthly statistics through July 2026
Argentina monthly electricity demand and generation, August 2024 to July 2026 Argentina's electricity demand in July 2026 was 13.5 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 12.6 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 341 gCO2/kWh. 0 4 8 11 15 2024-082025-022025-082026-02
Argentina's electricity demand in July 2026 was 13.5 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 12.6 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 341 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
Argentina monthly electricity demand and generation, August 2024 to July 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-0812.7 TWh11.6 TWh
2024-0910.6 TWh10.5 TWh
2024-1011.1 TWh10.9 TWh
2024-1111.6 TWh11.3 TWh
2024-1212.0 TWh12.0 TWh
2025-0114.0 TWh13.8 TWh
2025-0213.4 TWh12.9 TWh
2025-0312.1 TWh12.0 TWh
2025-0410.2 TWh10.3 TWh
2025-0511.4 TWh11.3 TWh
2025-0613.2 TWh12.5 TWh
2025-0713.4 TWh12.1 TWh
2025-0812.2 TWh11.6 TWh
2025-0911.0 TWh10.6 TWh
2025-1011.0 TWh10.9 TWh
2025-1111.1 TWh11.1 TWh
2025-1213.5 TWh13.6 TWh
2026-0113.6 TWh13.5 TWh
2026-0212.2 TWh12.1 TWh
2026-0312.4 TWh12.5 TWh
2026-0411.0 TWh10.9 TWh
2026-0512.5 TWh11.9 TWh
2026-0613.0 TWh12.2 TWh
2026-0713.5 TWh12.6 TWh

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026.

Argentina Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Argentina?

Gas was the largest source of electricity in Argentina in 2025, supplying 53.9% of generation, followed by hydro (17.1%) and wind (12.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Argentina use?

Argentina used 162 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 3.54 MWh per person.

How clean is Argentina's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Argentina emitted 342 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 41.6% of generation. That is 25% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Argentina import electricity?

Yes. Argentina imported 9.30 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.