Share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia
Indonesia: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 1.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia stood at 1.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia peaked at 4.2% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1981.
Indonesia ranks 44th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 41 Greece 1.2% compare
- 42 Kazakhstan 1.1% compare
- 43 Uzbekistan 1.1% compare
- 45 United States 0.9% compare
- 46 Australia 0.8% compare
- 47 Germany 0.6% compare
More energy & mining data for Indonesia
- Fuel imports 15.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 9.2% (2025)
- Gas production 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia was 1.0% 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 1970.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1981.
- How does Indonesia rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Indonesia ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.