- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year.
Argentina Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 80.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 1.5% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Argentina Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a fluctuating energy consumption profile influenced by economic instability, inflationary pressures, and industrial variability.
Argentina Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 83.00 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 80.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (−3.4%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 83.00 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 and the low 69.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2020) is 13.50 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +9.6% in 2021.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 28 for 2023, behind Singapore (577 Gigajoule per Capita) and UAE (539.4 Gigajoule per Capita). The global figure for 2023 is 77.00 Gigajoule per Capita, so Argentina is above it.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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| Year | Gigajoule per Capita | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.20 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 81.40 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 76.20 | +9.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 69.50 | −6.8% |
| 2019 | 74.60 | −6.5% |
| 2018 | 79.80 | −1.5% |
| 2017 | 81.00 | −1% |
| 2016 | 81.80 | −1.4% |
| 2015Peak | 83.00 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person.
The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
The dataset shows a decline from 83.0 GJ per capita in 2015 to 80.2 GJ per capita in 2023, indicating an overall downward trend with intermediate volatility. Between 2015 and 2019, consumption gradually decreased from 83.0 to 74.6 GJ per capita, reflecting economic contraction, reduced industrial output, and efficiency adjustments. In 2020, consumption dropped further to 69.5 GJ per capita due to pandemic-related disruptions affecting transportation, manufacturing, and commercial energy use. From 2021 onward, recovery began with consumption rising to 76.2 GJ per capita in 2021 and 81.4 GJ in 2022, supported by economic reopening and increased industrial activity. In 2023, consumption slightly declined to 80.2 GJ per capita, indicating partial stabilization but continued economic uncertainty. Overall, Argentina demonstrates a volatile energy consumption pattern with no strong long-term upward trajectory. Additionally, energy demand is influenced by economic cycles, currency instability, and structural inefficiencies in industrial and energy sectors. Residential heating and transport fuels are significant contributors to overall consumption patterns. The dataset highlights sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions and limited capacity for sustained energy demand growth. Future trends are expected to remain moderately unstable, with potential for gradual recovery depending on macroeconomic stabilization, energy sector reforms, and investment in infrastructure modernization. Renewable energy adoption and efficiency improvements may also play a key role in shaping long-term consumption patterns, though structural economic constraints remain a limiting factor for significant per capita energy growth in the near future.
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Definition- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
Argentina Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 80.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 1.5% on 2022.
Argentina Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 83.00 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 80.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (−3.4%), an average of −0.4% a year. The series high was 83.00 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 and the low 69.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The highest value was 83.00 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 and the lowest was 69.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
Included: The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person. Excluded: The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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