Uruguay: Primary energy production

The latest value from 2024 is 0.063 quadrillion Btu, an increase from 0.059 quadrillion Btu in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 3.154 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Uruguay from 1980 to 2024 is 0.033 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 0.008 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.069 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Primary energy is energy found in nature before any human-made transformation. It includes sources like crude oil, coal, natural gas, solar, wind, and hydropower. It represents the raw form of energy used as input for conversion or consumption.