Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria
Syria: Share of electricity generation from hydropower was 3.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria stood at 3.0%.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 72.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria peaked at 13.0% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2015.
Syria ranks 129th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.9% | 4.3% | 13.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 2.3% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More energy & mining data for Syria
- Fuel imports 19.7% (2010)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2010)
- Gas production 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 49.9% (2010)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria?
- Share of electricity generation from hydropower in Syria was 3.0% in 2024, 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2004.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from hydropower recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2015.
- How does Syria rank for share of electricity generation from hydropower?
- Syria ranks 129th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from hydropower rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.