Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Switzerland
Switzerland: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 52.3% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland is 52.3%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Switzerland peaked at 59.1% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 48.4%, in 2022.
Switzerland ranks 42nd of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57.2% | 54.5% | 59.1% | 5 |
| 1990s | 55.2% | 50.1% | 59.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.8% | 49.8% | 58.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.1% | 51.5% | 57.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.2% | 48.4% | 58.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More energy & mining data for Switzerland
- Fuel imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- 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)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Switzerland?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Switzerland was 52.3% 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 59.1% in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.4% in 2022.
- How does Switzerland rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Switzerland ranks 42nd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.