Ecuador vs Paraguay: Electricity Compared
Ecuador generated 36.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Paraguay 45.4 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 77.9% in Ecuador and 99.5% in Paraguay. Each kWh generated emitted 159 gCO2/kWh in Ecuador and 25 gCO2/kWh in Paraguay. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 99.5% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025, against 77.9% in Ecuador.
- Ecuador's electricity was 6.4 times as carbon intensive as Paraguay's in 2025, at 159 gCO2/kWh against 25 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Paraguay used 4.23 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.1 times as much as in Ecuador (2.00 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 79.4% of Ecuador's electricity in 2025 and 100.0% of Paraguay's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 36.6 TWh in Ecuador and 29.7 TWh in Paraguay.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Ecuador | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 36.6 TWh | 45.4 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 36.6 TWh | 29.7 TWh |
| Demand per person | 2.00 MWh | 4.23 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 159 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 5.81 MtCO2 | 1.12 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 79.4% | 100.0% |
| Largest source | Hydro 77.9% | Hydro 99.5% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Ecuador | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 254 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 262 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 274 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 304 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 328 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 352 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 340 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 284 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 349 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 390 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 325 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 330 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 346 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 289 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 201 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 210 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 172 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 160 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 149 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 181 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 196 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 159 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Ecuador | Paraguay |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.83 MWh | 1.20 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.85 MWh | 1.19 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.90 MWh | 1.22 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.94 MWh | 1.24 MWh |
| 2004 | 1.06 MWh | 1.28 MWh |
| 2005 | 1.04 MWh | 1.36 MWh |
| 2006 | 1.11 MWh | 1.46 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.26 MWh | 1.55 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.30 MWh | 1.63 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.30 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.35 MWh | 1.86 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.42 MWh | 1.98 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.47 MWh | 2.13 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.51 MWh | 2.20 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.56 MWh | 2.31 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.62 MWh | 2.40 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.63 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.65 MWh | 2.55 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.71 MWh | 2.67 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.77 MWh | 2.74 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.72 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.81 MWh | 2.86 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.87 MWh | 2.98 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.04 MWh | 3.31 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.84 MWh | 3.81 MWh |
| 2025 | 2.00 MWh | 4.23 MWh |
Ecuador history · Paraguay history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.