Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Iran
Iran: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 3.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Iran, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Iran recorded 3.3% for share of electricity generation from hydropower in 2025.
The figure is down 30.9% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Iran peaked at 17.6% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2009.
Iran ranks 126th of 213 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.0% | 13.1% | 17.6% | 5 |
| 1990s | 9.6% | 4.7% | 14.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.9% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 3.2% | 10.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Iran?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Iran was 3.3% 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 17.6% in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2009.
- How does Iran rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Iran ranks 126th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.