Hydroelectric Power: China vs World
Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
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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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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.
Series: China vs World
Category: energy
Data Source: IEA
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
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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