Hydroelectric Power: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
Quick Answer
China generated 1,450 TWh of hydroelectric power in 2025, 31.5% of global output. From 28.5% in 2000, China leads hydro power generation. China generates nearly one-third of global hydroelectricity. Data from IEA covers 2000-2025.
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What is Hydroelectric Power: China vs World in 2025?
China's Hydroelectric Power: China vs World in 2025 was N/A TWh. This dataset includes 4 data points from 2000 to 2025. Data source: IEA.
Historical Hydroelectric Power: China vs World Data (2000โ2025)
The complete Hydroelectric Power: China vs World dataset spans from 2000 to 2025 with 4 data points. Data is sourced from IEA and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
๐ Data Table
4 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 222 | 780 | 558 | 28.5 |
| 2010 | 650 | 1,950 | 1,300 | 33.3 |
| 2020 | 1,355 | 4,300 | 2,945 | 31.5 |
| 2025 | 1,450 | 4,600 | 3,150 | 31.5 |
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Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
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China Data Portal (2026). Hydroelectric Power: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/hydroelectric-power-china-vs-world/
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2026-04-29T03:28:44.650Z
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China's Hydroelectric Power: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
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The Hydroelectric Power: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: IEA.
Dataset Info
- Category
- energy
- Unit
- TWh
- Source
- IEA
- Time Range
- 2000 - 2025
- Data Points
- 4