Share of primary energy from hydropower in Spain
Spain: Share of primary energy from hydropower was 2.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from hydropower in Spain, 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
Spain recorded 2.3% for share of primary energy from hydropower in 2025.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from hydropower in Spain peaked at 8.3% in 1966 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2005.
Spain ranks 29th 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 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from hydropower in Spain?
- Share of primary energy from hydropower in Spain was 2.3% 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 8.3% in 1966.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from hydropower recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2005.
- How does Spain rank for share of primary energy from hydropower?
- Spain ranks 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.