Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina

Argentina: Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower was -15.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-15.3%
Change on year
down 139.5%
World rank
48th
of 68 countries
All-time high
99.5%
in 1973
All-time low
-30.4%
in 1988
Years of data
60
1966–2025

Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina, 1966–2025

-50050100196619952025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina is -15.3%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 139.5% on the previous year and down 6,158.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina peaked at 99.5% in 1973 and was at its lowest, -30.4%, in 1988.

That places Argentina 48th out of 68 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.8% -10.3% 17.9% 4
1970s 26.6% -3.5% 99.5% 10
1980s 3.7% -30.4% 42.1% 10
1990s 6.5% -19.2% 34.3% 10
2000s 6.0% -17.9% 33.5% 10
2010s -2.0% -14.8% 12.4% 10
2020s 0.3% -17.0% 38.3% 6

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 45 United Kingdom -12.2% compare
  2. 46 Finland -13.0% compare
  3. 47 Romania -14.5% compare
  4. 49 Croatia -18.0% compare
  5. 50 France -18.2% compare
  6. 51 Austria -19.5% compare

See the full ranking of 73 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina?
Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Argentina was -15.3% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 99.5% in 1973.
What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was -30.4% in 1988.
How does Argentina rank for annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower?
Argentina ranks 48th out of 68 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 6,158.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
73 places, 4,007 data points, 1966–2025
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.