Share of primary energy from hydropower in Iraq
Iraq: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 0.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Iraq, 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
Iraq recorded 0.4% for share of primary energy from hydropower in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.1% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Iraq peaked at 2.3% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2023.
That places Iraq 53rd 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
- Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Iraq?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Iraq was 0.4% 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 2.3% in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2023.
- How does Iraq rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Iraq ranks 53rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.