Share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador
Ecuador: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 14.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador, 1965–2025
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
In 2025, share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador stood at 14.2%.
The figure is up 22.2% on the previous year and up 80.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador peaked at 17.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 1981.
Ecuador ranks 4th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.4% | 1.6% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.0% | 6.9% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.7% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.2% | 6.2% | 14.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 11.6% | 17.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More energy & mining data for Ecuador
- Fuel imports 25.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.9% (2024)
- Gas production 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 17.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Ecuador was 14.2% 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 1981.
- How does Ecuador rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Ecuador ranks 4th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.