Bolivia vs Chile: Electricity Compared
Bolivia generated 13.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Chile 88.5 TWh, according to Ember. Bolivia's largest source was gas (62.4%); Chile's was solar (25.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 481 gCO2/kWh in Bolivia and 291 gCO2/kWh in Chile. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 62.4% of Bolivia's electricity in 2025, against 15.3% in Chile.
- Bolivia's electricity was 1.7 times as carbon intensive as Chile's in 2025, at 481 gCO2/kWh against 291 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Chile used 4.46 MWh of electricity in 2025, 4.1 times as much as in Bolivia (1.08 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 36.1% of Bolivia's electricity in 2025 and 66.4% of Chile's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 13.6 TWh in Bolivia and 88.5 TWh in Chile.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.6 TWh | 88.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 13.6 TWh | 88.5 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.08 MWh | 4.46 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 481 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.56 MtCO2 | 25.7 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 36.1% | 66.4% |
| Largest source | Gas 62.4% | Solar 25.1% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 62.4% | 15.3% |
| Hydro | 27.9% | 22.2% |
| Solar | 2.9% | 25.1% |
| Coal | 0.0% | 17.8% |
| Wind | 2.1% | 13.1% |
| Bioenergy | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Other fossil | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other renewables | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 388 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 347 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 353 gCO2/kWh | 330 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 402 gCO2/kWh | 355 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 391 gCO2/kWh | 392 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 443 gCO2/kWh | 348 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 424 gCO2/kWh | 355 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 427 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 452 gCO2/kWh | 454 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 465 gCO2/kWh | 436 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 494 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 503 gCO2/kWh | 533 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 554 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 531 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 526 gCO2/kWh | 493 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 472 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 478 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 484 gCO2/kWh | 438 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 486 gCO2/kWh | 374 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 261 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 481 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Bolivia | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.45 MWh | 2.73 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.45 MWh | 2.79 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.47 MWh | 2.85 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.48 MWh | 3.03 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.49 MWh | 3.27 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.52 MWh | 3.33 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.53 MWh | 3.47 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.56 MWh | 3.59 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.60 MWh | 3.60 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.62 MWh | 3.63 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.65 MWh | 3.56 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.69 MWh | 3.83 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.71 MWh | 3.97 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.73 MWh | 4.12 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.77 MWh | 3.93 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.82 MWh | 4.15 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.83 MWh | 4.32 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.85 MWh | 4.25 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.87 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.89 MWh | 4.37 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.87 MWh | 4.32 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.91 MWh | 4.53 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.97 MWh | 4.66 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.03 MWh | 4.54 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.09 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.08 MWh | 4.46 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.