Argentina Electricity Mix
Argentina generated 34.6% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, close to the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 346 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Argentina comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 34.6% of the electricity generated in Argentina in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 32.6% in 2000. That ranks Argentina 99th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Argentina, at 52.7% of generation, followed by hydro at 17.1% and wind at 12.2%. Fossil fuels together supplied 58.4% and nuclear 7.0%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Argentina emitted about 346 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 25% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 3,460 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How Argentina compares
Countries closest to Argentina when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Argentina.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Djibouti | 35.0% | 35.0% | 450 |
| 98 | French Polynesia | 34.7% | 34.7% | 431 |
| 99 | Argentina | 34.6% | 41.6% | 346 |
| 100 | Tanzania | 32.9% | 32.9% | 345 |
| 101 | Bulgaria | 32.8% | 71.9% | 276 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Argentina is renewable?
34.6% in 2025. That is up from 32.6% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 41.6% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Argentina?
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Argentina, at 52.7% of generation, followed by hydro at 17.1% and wind at 12.2%.
How clean is electricity in Argentina?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 346 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 25% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Argentina?
The renewable share has risen by 2.0 percentage points, from 32.6% in 2000 to 34.6% in 2025.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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