Global Hydropower Generation
Updated on 08.25.2022
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Life and earth sciences
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Production from hydroelectric dams is highly dependent on the pluviometric conditions, which influence the storage in dams and the flow rate of major rivers. Production dropped significantly in 2021, in particular in Brazil, which continues to be a drought-stricken country. On a global level, hydroelectricity is by far the leading , accounting for 15% of the world mix. China is by far the leading producer, ahead of Canada, Brazil and the United States.
Global Hydropower Production (in terawatt-hours – TWh)
| Country | 2020 | 2021 | Share in Global Hydropower Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1321,7 | 1300,0 | 30,4% |
| Canada | 386,5 | 380,8 | 8,9% |
| Brazil | 396,4 | 362,8 | 8,5% |
| US | 282,8 | 257,7 | 6,0% |
| Russia | 212,4 | 214,5 | 5,0% |
| India | 163,7 | 160,3 | 3,8% |
| Norway | 140,7 | 143,1 | 3,3% |
| Japan | 77,4 | 77,6 | 1,8% |
| Vietnam | 73,4 | 75,9 | 1,8% |
| Sweden | 72,1 | 71,5 | 1,7% |
| Venezuela | 61,3 | 61,2 | 1,4% |
| Colombia | 49,8 | 59,9 | 1,4% |
| France | 61,2 | 58,0 | 1,4% |
| Turkey | 78,1 | 55,7 | 1,3% |
| Italy | 45,7 | 43,1 | 1,0% |
| Austria | 42,0 | 42,9 | 1,0% |
| Total World | 4 346,0 | 4 273,8 | 100% |
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