Share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria

Algeria: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 0.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.0%
Change on year
down 30.6%
World rank
69th
of 79 countries
All-time high
1.9%
in 1968
All-time low
0.0%
in 2021
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria, 1965–2025

00.511.52196519952025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria is 0.0%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 30.6% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria peaked at 1.9% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2021.

Algeria ranks 69th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.5% 1.1% 1.9% 5
1970s 0.8% 0.2% 1.6% 10
1980s 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 10
1990s 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 10
2000s 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 10
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 10
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria?
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Algeria was 0.0% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 1.9% in 1968.
What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2021.
How does Algeria rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
Algeria ranks 69th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?
The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of primary energy from hydropower
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
82 places, 4,680 data points, 1965–2025
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.