Central African Republic Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The Central African Republic generated 140 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2023, 100.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 132nd largest hydro power producer in 2023 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 14.3% of the world's electricity in 2023. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Central African Republic generated 140 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2023.
- Hydro supplied 100.0% of the Central African Republic's electricity in 2023.
- The Central African Republic was the 132nd largest hydro power producer in 2023 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The Central African Republic's hydro generation in 2023 was 7% lower than in 2018, when it was 150 GWh.
- The Central African Republic's hydro generation in 2023 was about the same as in 2013, at 140 GWh.
- The Central African Republic's hydro generation peaked at 170 GWh in 2014.
- The Central African Republic's hydro share in 2023 was above the world share of 14.3%.
- The Central African Republic had 20 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 140 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Share of the Central African Republic's electricity | 100.0% | 2023 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.3% | 2023 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 132 of 153 | 2023 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 20 MW | 2023 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023Annual statistics through 2023, GWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 120 GWh |
| 2005 | 130 GWh |
| 2006 | 140 GWh |
| 2007 | 140 GWh |
| 2008 | 140 GWh |
| 2009 | 140 GWh |
| 2010 | 130 GWh |
| 2011 | 150 GWh |
| 2012 | 150 GWh |
| 2013 | 140 GWh |
| 2014 | 170 GWh |
| 2015 | 170 GWh |
| 2016 | 170 GWh |
| 2017 | 150 GWh |
| 2018 | 150 GWh |
| 2019 | 150 GWh |
| 2020 | 150 GWh |
| 2021 | 150 GWh |
| 2022 | 140 GWh |
| 2023 | 140 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2023, % of generation
| Year | Central African Republic | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 80.0% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 72.7% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 72.7% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 72.7% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 80.0% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 81.3% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 82.4% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 87.5% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 87.5% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 81.3% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 83.3% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 83.3% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 100.0% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 100.0% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 100.0% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 100.0% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 100.0% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 100.0% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 100.0% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 100.0% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 100.0% | 14.3% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 GWh | 100.0% | 14.3% | 20 MW |
| 2022 | 140 GWh | 100.0% | 15.0% | 20 MW |
| 2021 | 150 GWh | 100.0% | 15.2% | 20 MW |
| 2020 | 150 GWh | 100.0% | 16.3% | 20 MW |
| 2019 | 150 GWh | 100.0% | 15.8% | 20 MW |
| 2018 | 150 GWh | 100.0% | 15.8% | 20 MW |
| 2017 | 150 GWh | 100.0% | 16.0% | 20 MW |
| 2016 | 170 GWh | 100.0% | 16.3% | 20 MW |
| 2015 | 170 GWh | 100.0% | 16.2% | 20 MW |
| 2014 | 170 GWh | 100.0% | 16.3% | 20 MW |
Full year by year history for Central African Republic
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.