French Polynesia Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
French Polynesia generated 190 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2024, 26.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 129th largest hydro power producer in 2024 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 14.4% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- French Polynesia generated 190 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 26.4% of French Polynesia's electricity in 2024.
- French Polynesia was the 129th largest hydro power producer in 2024 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- French Polynesia's hydro generation in 2024 was 19% higher than in 2019, when it was 160 GWh.
- French Polynesia's hydro generation in 2024 was 12% higher than in 2014, when it was 170 GWh.
- French Polynesia's hydro generation peaked at 270 GWh in 2010.
- French Polynesia's hydro share in 2024 was above the world share of 14.4%.
- French Polynesia had 50 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 190 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of French Polynesia's electricity | 26.4% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.4% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 129 of 153 | 2024 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 50 MW | 2024 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 120 GWh |
| 2001 | 100 GWh |
| 2002 | 130 GWh |
| 2003 | 150 GWh |
| 2004 | 180 GWh |
| 2005 | 180 GWh |
| 2006 | 200 GWh |
| 2007 | 220 GWh |
| 2008 | 210 GWh |
| 2009 | 210 GWh |
| 2010 | 270 GWh |
| 2011 | 220 GWh |
| 2012 | 200 GWh |
| 2013 | 150 GWh |
| 2014 | 170 GWh |
| 2015 | 170 GWh |
| 2016 | 180 GWh |
| 2017 | 180 GWh |
| 2018 | 160 GWh |
| 2019 | 160 GWh |
| 2020 | 160 GWh |
| 2021 | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 190 GWh |
| 2023 | 190 GWh |
| 2024 | 190 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | French Polynesia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29.3% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 23.8% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 28.3% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 31.9% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 33.3% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 35.3% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 37.7% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 40.0% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 36.8% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 36.2% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 34.2% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 29.7% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 27.8% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 22.1% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 25.0% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 25.0% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 26.5% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 26.1% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 23.5% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 23.2% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 24.2% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 21.2% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 26.8% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 26.8% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 26.4% | 14.4% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 190 GWh | 26.4% | 14.4% | 50 MW |
| 2023 | 190 GWh | 26.8% | 14.3% | 50 MW |
| 2022 | 190 GWh | 26.8% | 15.0% | 50 MW |
| 2021 | 140 GWh | 21.2% | 15.2% | 50 MW |
| 2020 | 160 GWh | 24.2% | 16.3% | 50 MW |
| 2019 | 160 GWh | 23.2% | 15.8% | 50 MW |
| 2018 | 160 GWh | 23.5% | 15.8% | 50 MW |
| 2017 | 180 GWh | 26.1% | 16.0% | 50 MW |
| 2016 | 180 GWh | 26.5% | 16.3% | 50 MW |
| 2015 | 170 GWh | 25.0% | 16.2% | 50 MW |
Full year by year history for French Polynesia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.