Share of primary energy from hydropower in Indonesia

Indonesia: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 1.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.0%
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
44th
of 79 countries
All-time high
4.2%
in 1970
All-time low
0.4%
in 1981
Years of data
61
1965–2025

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

01234196519952025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  4. 45 United States 0.9% compare
  5. 46 Australia 0.8% compare
  6. 47 Germany 0.6% compare

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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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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.