Share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI)
CIS (EI): Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 16.5% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
16.5%
Change on year
down 3.8%
Rank
1st
of 2 groups
All-time high
20.7%
in 1994
All-time low
14.7%
in 1989
Years of data
41
1985–2025
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI), 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI) is 16.5%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI) peaked at 20.7% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 14.7%, in 1989.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.2% | 14.7% | 16.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 18.6% | 15.5% | 20.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.5% | 16.2% | 20.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.8% | 16.0% | 17.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.2% | 16.5% | 18.8% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for CIS (EI)
- Gas production 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 66.0% (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 6.4% (2025)
- Gas consumption 6,153 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel 6,153 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 238.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 6.4% (2025)
- Coal production 3,191 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use 44.06 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI)?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in CIS (EI) was 16.5% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in CIS (EI)?
- The highest recorded value was 20.7% in 1994.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in CIS (EI)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.7% in 1989.
- How does CIS (EI) rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- CIS (EI) ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in CIS (EI)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this CIS (EI) data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.