Share of primary energy from hydropower in Egypt
Egypt: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 1.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Egypt, 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 Egypt stood at 1.3%.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Egypt peaked at 6.6% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2017.
That places Egypt 39th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.0% | 5.5% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 19.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Egypt?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Egypt was 1.3% 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 1978.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2017.
- How does Egypt rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Egypt ranks 39th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.