Paraguay Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Paraguay generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 99.5%, followed by bioenergy (0.5%). Demand was 29.7 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Paraguay generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 99.5% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025.
- Bioenergy supplied 0.5% of Paraguay's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 100.0% of Paraguay's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Paraguay's electricity was 25 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Paraguay's carbon intensity in 2025 was 4% higher than in 2000, when it was 24 gCO2/kWh.
- Paraguay had the 61st highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.4 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 29.7 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.23 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -15.7 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.12 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 61 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 45.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 48.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 51.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 51.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 51.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 53.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 53.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 55.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 54.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 54.1 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 57.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 60.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 60.4 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2014 | 55.3 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2015 | 55.7 TWh | 150 GWh |
| 2016 | 63.8 TWh | 170 GWh |
| 2017 | 59.7 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2018 | 59.2 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2019 | 49.5 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2020 | 46.4 TWh | 260 GWh |
| 2021 | 40.6 TWh | 270 GWh |
| 2022 | 43.9 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2023 | 52.8 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2024 | 42.2 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2025 | 45.1 TWh | 240 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.4 TWh | 29.7 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 42.4 TWh | 26.4 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 53.0 TWh | 22.7 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 44.1 TWh | 20.2 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 40.8 TWh | 19.1 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 46.6 TWh | 18.6 TWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 49.6 TWh | 17.8 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 59.3 TWh | 17.1 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 59.8 TWh | 16.2 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 63.9 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Paraguay, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Paraguay Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Paraguay?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Paraguay in 2025, supplying 99.5% of generation, followed by bioenergy (0.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Paraguay use?
Paraguay used 29.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 4.23 MWh per person.
How clean is Paraguay's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Paraguay emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of generation. That is 95% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Paraguay import electricity?
No. Paraguay was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 15.7 TWh more than it imported.