Paraguay Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Paraguay generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 99.5%, followed by bioenergy (0.5%). Demand was 29.7 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Paraguay generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 99.5% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025.
- Bioenergy supplied 0.5% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 100.0% of Paraguay's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Paraguay's electricity was 25 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Paraguay's carbon intensity in 2025 was 4% higher than in 2000, when it was 24 gCO2/kWh.
- Paraguay had the 64th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.4 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 29.7 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.23 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -15.7 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.12 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 64 of 96 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 45.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 48.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 51.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 51.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 51.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 53.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 53.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 55.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 54.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 54.1 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 57.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 60.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 60.4 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2014 | 55.3 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2015 | 55.7 TWh | 150 GWh |
| 2016 | 63.8 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2017 | 59.7 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2018 | 59.2 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2019 | 49.5 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2020 | 46.4 TWh | 260 GWh |
| 2021 | 40.6 TWh | 270 GWh |
| 2022 | 43.9 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2023 | 52.8 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2024 | 42.2 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2025 | 45.1 TWh | 240 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.4 TWh | 29.7 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 42.4 TWh | 26.4 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 53.0 TWh | 22.7 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 44.1 TWh | 20.2 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 40.8 TWh | 19.1 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 46.6 TWh | 18.6 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 49.6 TWh | 17.8 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 59.3 TWh | 17.1 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 59.8 TWh | 16.2 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 63.9 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Paraguay, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2025Paraguay's closest match is Bhutan, 99.5% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Bhutan 99.5% the same · grid twin Bhutan generates 0.5 points less bioenergy than Paraguay
- Nepal 98.8% the same Nepal generates 1.1 points more solar than Paraguay
- Ethiopia 96.5% the same Ethiopia generates 3.3 points more wind than Paraguay
- Tajikistan 94.4% the same Tajikistan generates 5.1 points less hydro than Paraguay
- Albania 94.3% the same Albania generates 5.7 points more solar than Paraguay
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Paraguay Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Paraguay?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Paraguay in 2025, supplying 99.5% of generation, followed by bioenergy (0.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Paraguay use?
Paraguay used 29.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 4.23 MWh per person.
How clean is Paraguay's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Paraguay emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of generation. That is 95% below the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.
Does Paraguay import electricity?
No. Paraguay was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 15.7 TWh more than it imported.
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World Power Monitor. (2025). Paraguay Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/paraguay/
World Power Monitor. Paraguay Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/paraguay/
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