Hydropower generation by region in Indonesia
Indonesia: Hydropower generation by region was 31.85 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Hydropower generation by region in Indonesia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hydropower generation by region in Indonesia is 31.85 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 131.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hydropower generation by region in Indonesia peaked at 31.85 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.06 terawatt-hours, in 1976.
That places Indonesia 22nd 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 | 2.72 terawatt-hours | 1.83 terawatt-hours | 3.44 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.74 terawatt-hours | 1.06 terawatt-hours | 4.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.14 terawatt-hours | 1.26 terawatt-hours | 6.28 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.41 terawatt-hours | 5.87 terawatt-hours | 10.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.49 terawatt-hours | 9.1 terawatt-hours | 11.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.86 terawatt-hours | 12.42 terawatt-hours | 21.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.67 terawatt-hours | 24.32 terawatt-hours | 31.85 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
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 64.34 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hydropower generation by region in Indonesia?
- Hydropower generation by region in Indonesia was 31.85 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hydropower generation by region recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.85 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest hydropower generation by region recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 terawatt-hours in 1976.
- How does Indonesia rank for hydropower generation by region?
- Indonesia ranks 22nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is hydropower generation by region rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.8%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Hydropower generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross primary hydroelectric generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.