Primary energy from hydropower in United States
United States: Primary energy from hydropower was 244.14 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Primary energy from hydropower in United States, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy from hydropower in United States is 244.14 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from hydropower in United States peaked at 355.97 terawatt-hours in 1997 and was at its lowest, 198.97 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
United States ranks 4th of 77 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 222.06 terawatt-hours | 198.97 terawatt-hours | 256.03 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 278.41 terawatt-hours | 225.86 terawatt-hours | 307.29 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 287.3 terawatt-hours | 228.38 terawatt-hours | 338.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 302.31 terawatt-hours | 251.43 terawatt-hours | 355.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 259.13 terawatt-hours | 210.24 terawatt-hours | 285.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.17 terawatt-hours | 246.45 terawatt-hours | 316.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 251.34 terawatt-hours | 239.44 terawatt-hours | 282.78 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from hydropower in United States?
- Primary energy from hydropower in United States was 244.14 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from hydropower recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 355.97 terawatt-hours in 1997.
- What is the lowest primary energy from hydropower recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 198.97 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United States rank for primary energy from hydropower?
- United States ranks 4th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.