Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Germany
Germany: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 3.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Germany, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Germany recorded 3.9% for share of electricity generation from hydropower in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.7% on the previous year and up 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Germany peaked at 4.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 1991.
Germany ranks 125th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 5 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Germany?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Germany was 3.9% 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Germany ranks 125th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany 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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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.