Biofuel energy production in Argentina
Argentina: Biofuel energy production was 17.69 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel energy production in Argentina, 2000–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, biofuel energy production in Argentina stood at 17.69 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in Argentina peaked at 36.23 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0532 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Argentina 11th out of 24 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.
Biofuel energy production in Argentina, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0532 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | +99.5% |
| 2002 | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.1064 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.3527 terawatt-hours | +232.3% |
| 2007 | 2.01 terawatt-hours | +469.3% |
| 2008 | 7.11 terawatt-hours | +254.2% |
| 2009 | 11.97 terawatt-hours | +68.2% |
| 2010 | 19.89 terawatt-hours | +66.3% |
| 2011 | 25.84 terawatt-hours | +29.9% |
| 2012 | 26.5 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 23.84 terawatt-hours | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 30.58 terawatt-hours | +28.3% |
| 2015 | 23.46 terawatt-hours | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 32.77 terawatt-hours | +39.7% |
| 2017 | 36.23 terawatt-hours | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 31.7 terawatt-hours | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 28.55 terawatt-hours | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 16.74 terawatt-hours | -41.4% |
| 2021 | 23.78 terawatt-hours | +42.0% |
| 2022 | 26.59 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 15.42 terawatt-hours | -42.0% |
| 2024 | 19.15 terawatt-hours | +24.2% |
| 2025 | 17.69 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 17.69 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 89% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel energy production in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +469.3% | 0.3527 terawatt-hours | 2.01 terawatt-hours |
| 2008 | +254.2% | 2.01 terawatt-hours | 7.11 terawatt-hours |
| 2006 | +232.3% | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | 0.3527 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 terawatt-hours | 0.0532 terawatt-hours | 11.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.94 terawatt-hours | 19.89 terawatt-hours | 36.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.9 terawatt-hours | 15.42 terawatt-hours | 26.59 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 37.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in Argentina?
- Biofuel energy production in Argentina was 17.69 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest biofuel energy production recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 36.23 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0532 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Argentina rank for biofuel energy production?
- Argentina ranks 11th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Biofuel energy production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel. Volumes have been adjusted for energy content.