Brazil Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Brazil generated 389 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 51.7% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the second largest hydro power producer in 2025 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 14.0% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through April 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Brazil generated 389 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 51.7% of Brazil's electricity in 2025.
- Brazil was the second largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Brazil's hydro generation in 2025 was 2% lower than in 2020, when it was 396 TWh.
- Brazil's hydro generation in 2025 was 8% higher than in 2015, when it was 360 TWh.
- Brazil's hydro generation peaked at 428 TWh in 2011.
- Brazil's hydro share in 2025 was above the world share of 14.0%.
- Brazil had 110 GW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 389 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Brazil's electricity | 51.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 2 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 110 GW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 178 TWh |
| 1986 | 182 TWh |
| 1987 | 186 TWh |
| 1988 | 199 TWh |
| 1989 | 205 TWh |
| 1990 | 207 TWh |
| 1991 | 218 TWh |
| 1992 | 223 TWh |
| 1993 | 235 TWh |
| 1994 | 243 TWh |
| 1995 | 254 TWh |
| 1996 | 266 TWh |
| 1997 | 279 TWh |
| 1998 | 291 TWh |
| 1999 | 293 TWh |
| 2000 | 304 TWh |
| 2001 | 268 TWh |
| 2002 | 286 TWh |
| 2003 | 306 TWh |
| 2004 | 321 TWh |
| 2005 | 337 TWh |
| 2006 | 349 TWh |
| 2007 | 374 TWh |
| 2008 | 370 TWh |
| 2009 | 391 TWh |
| 2010 | 403 TWh |
| 2011 | 428 TWh |
| 2012 | 415 TWh |
| 2013 | 391 TWh |
| 2014 | 373 TWh |
| 2015 | 360 TWh |
| 2016 | 381 TWh |
| 2017 | 371 TWh |
| 2018 | 389 TWh |
| 2019 | 398 TWh |
| 2020 | 396 TWh |
| 2021 | 363 TWh |
| 2022 | 427 TWh |
| 2023 | 426 TWh |
| 2024 | 413 TWh |
| 2025 | 389 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Brazil | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 92.1% | n/a |
| 1986 | 90.3% | n/a |
| 1987 | 91.3% | n/a |
| 1988 | 92.6% | n/a |
| 1989 | 92.3% | n/a |
| 1990 | 92.8% | n/a |
| 1991 | 92.9% | n/a |
| 1992 | 92.4% | n/a |
| 1993 | 93.3% | n/a |
| 1994 | 93.3% | n/a |
| 1995 | 92.1% | n/a |
| 1996 | 91.2% | n/a |
| 1997 | 90.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 90.6% | n/a |
| 1999 | 87.5% | n/a |
| 2000 | 87.2% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 81.5% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 82.8% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 83.9% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 82.8% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 83.7% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 84.0% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 79.8% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 83.9% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 78.2% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 80.6% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 75.2% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 68.5% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 63.2% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 61.9% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 65.8% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 62.9% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 64.7% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 62.8% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 63.0% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 55.3% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 63.1% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 60.2% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 55.4% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 51.7% | 14.0% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 389 TWh | 51.7% | 14.0% | 110 GW |
| 2024 | 413 TWh | 55.4% | 14.4% | 110 GW |
| 2023 | 426 TWh | 60.2% | 14.3% | 110 GW |
| 2022 | 427 TWh | 63.1% | 15.0% | 110 GW |
| 2021 | 363 TWh | 55.3% | 15.2% | 109 GW |
| 2020 | 396 TWh | 63.0% | 16.3% | 109 GW |
| 2019 | 398 TWh | 62.8% | 15.8% | 109 GW |
| 2018 | 389 TWh | 64.7% | 15.8% | 108 GW |
| 2017 | 371 TWh | 62.9% | 16.0% | 108 GW |
| 2016 | 381 TWh | 65.8% | 16.3% | 107 GW |
Full year by year history for Brazil
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 April 2026Monthly statistics through April 2026, TWh
| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 37.4 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 32.4 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 31.6 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 30.1 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 28.7 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 29.9 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 33.2 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 35.7 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 43.6 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 41.3 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 42.5 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 37.4 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 33.4 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 30.3 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 28.6 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 26.6 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 26.9 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 28.1 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 29.6 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 35.5 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 37.3 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 38.9 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 41.6 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 37.5 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of April 2026. Monthly figures for Brazil can differ slightly from the annual totals.