Belgium Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Belgium generated 250 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 0.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 124th largest hydro power producer in 2025 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 13.9% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Belgium generated 250 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 0.4% of Belgium's electricity in 2025.
- Belgium was the 124th largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Belgium's hydro generation in 2025 was 7% lower than in 2020, when it was 270 GWh.
- Belgium's hydro generation in 2025 was 22% lower than in 2015, when it was 320 GWh.
- Belgium's hydro generation peaked at 550 GWh in 2024.
- Belgium's hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 13.9%.
- Belgium had 110 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 250 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Belgium's electricity | 0.4% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 13.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 124 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 110 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 270 GWh |
| 1991 | 230 GWh |
| 1992 | 340 GWh |
| 1993 | 250 GWh |
| 1994 | 350 GWh |
| 1995 | 340 GWh |
| 1996 | 240 GWh |
| 1997 | 310 GWh |
| 1998 | 390 GWh |
| 1999 | 340 GWh |
| 2000 | 460 GWh |
| 2001 | 440 GWh |
| 2002 | 360 GWh |
| 2003 | 250 GWh |
| 2004 | 320 GWh |
| 2005 | 290 GWh |
| 2006 | 360 GWh |
| 2007 | 390 GWh |
| 2008 | 410 GWh |
| 2009 | 330 GWh |
| 2010 | 310 GWh |
| 2011 | 200 GWh |
| 2012 | 360 GWh |
| 2013 | 380 GWh |
| 2014 | 290 GWh |
| 2015 | 320 GWh |
| 2016 | 370 GWh |
| 2017 | 270 GWh |
| 2018 | 290 GWh |
| 2019 | 300 GWh |
| 2020 | 270 GWh |
| 2021 | 420 GWh |
| 2022 | 270 GWh |
| 2023 | 400 GWh |
| 2024 | 550 GWh |
| 2025 | 250 GWh |
| Year | Belgium | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.6% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 0.5% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 250 GWh | 0.4% | 13.9% | 110 MW |
| 2024 | 550 GWh | 0.7% | 14.4% | 120 MW |
| 2023 | 400 GWh | 0.5% | 14.3% | 120 MW |
| 2022 | 270 GWh | 0.3% | 15.0% | 120 MW |
| 2021 | 420 GWh | 0.4% | 15.2% | 110 MW |
| 2020 | 270 GWh | 0.3% | 16.3% | 110 MW |
| 2019 | 300 GWh | 0.3% | 15.8% | 100 MW |
| 2018 | 290 GWh | 0.4% | 15.8% | 110 MW |
| 2017 | 270 GWh | 0.3% | 16.0% | 110 MW |
| 2016 | 370 GWh | 0.4% | 16.3% | 110 MW |
Full year by year history for Belgium
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Hydro Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2026| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-09 | 0 TWh |
| 2026-10 | 0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for Belgium can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Belgium Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/belgium/hydro/
World Power Monitor. Belgium Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/belgium/hydro/
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