Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Colombia
Colombia: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 69.2% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Colombia, 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 Colombia is 69.2%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 26.1% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Colombia peaked at 82.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 54.8%, in 2024.
Colombia ranks 30th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 68.1% | 62.8% | 72.3% | 5 |
| 1990s | 67.5% | 60.9% | 73.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.3% | 71.6% | 82.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.8% | 61.5% | 78.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.3% | 54.8% | 72.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Colombia?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Colombia was 69.2% 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 82.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.8% in 2024.
- How does Colombia rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Colombia ranks 30th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Colombia 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.