Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 11.1% in 2023. β Volatile
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000β2023
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 11.1%.
The figure is down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 33.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 102nd of 210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.2% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Fuel imports 29.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Sao Tome and Principe was 11.1% in 2023, according to Ember (2026) and other sources β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 102nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources β 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.