Latin America Energy Profile
This report is part of Latin America Energy Outlook 2023
About this report
The Latin America Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency’s first in-depth and comprehensive assessment of Latin America and the Caribbean, builds on decades of collaboration with partners. In support of the region's energy goals, the report explores the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. It provides insights on the ways in which the outlook for the region and the biggest global energy trends are deeply intertwined – as well as recommendations on policies that could allow Latin America and the Caribbean to take full advantage of its great potential.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Highest
share of renewables in electricity generation in the world
15%
of global oil & gas reserves
Over 1/3
of global silver, copper and lithium reserves
USD (2022, PPP)
Primary energy supply and share of low-emissions sources
Latin America Energy Outlook Interactive Map
The map displays the resources and energy infrastructure of the region as of 2022. Data is available for mining, electricity generation capacity, natural gas and oil infrastructure, as well as the vulnerability of these resources and energy supply infrastructure to climate impacts in the region. This information is based on IEA analysis carried out within the framework of Latin America Energy Outlook 2023.