Lithuania Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Lithuania generated 340 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 3.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 121st 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 August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Lithuania generated 340 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 3.9% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025.
- Lithuania was the 121st largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Lithuania's hydro generation in 2025 was 13% higher than in 2020, when it was 300 GWh.
- Lithuania's hydro generation in 2025 was 3% lower than in 2015, when it was 350 GWh.
- Lithuania's hydro generation peaked at 600 GWh in 2017.
- Lithuania's hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 14.0%.
- Lithuania had 120 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 340 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Lithuania's electricity | 3.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 14.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 121 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 120 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 410 GWh |
| 1991 | 340 GWh |
| 1992 | 310 GWh |
| 1993 | 390 GWh |
| 1994 | 450 GWh |
| 1995 | 370 GWh |
| 1996 | 330 GWh |
| 1997 | 300 GWh |
| 1998 | 420 GWh |
| 1999 | 410 GWh |
| 2000 | 340 GWh |
| 2001 | 330 GWh |
| 2002 | 350 GWh |
| 2003 | 320 GWh |
| 2004 | 420 GWh |
| 2005 | 450 GWh |
| 2006 | 400 GWh |
| 2007 | 420 GWh |
| 2008 | 400 GWh |
| 2009 | 420 GWh |
| 2010 | 540 GWh |
| 2011 | 480 GWh |
| 2012 | 420 GWh |
| 2013 | 520 GWh |
| 2014 | 400 GWh |
| 2015 | 350 GWh |
| 2016 | 450 GWh |
| 2017 | 600 GWh |
| 2018 | 430 GWh |
| 2019 | 350 GWh |
| 2020 | 300 GWh |
| 2021 | 380 GWh |
| 2022 | 460 GWh |
| 2023 | 450 GWh |
| 2024 | 440 GWh |
| 2025 | 340 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Lithuania | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.4% | n/a |
| 1991 | 1.2% | n/a |
| 1992 | 1.7% | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.8% | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.7% | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.1% | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.5% | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.1% | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.1% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 3.3% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 2.9% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 9.3% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 12.4% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 10.8% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 8.3% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 16.9% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 14.7% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 10.5% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 11.4% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 3.9% | 14.0% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 GWh | 3.9% | 14.0% | 120 MW |
| 2024 | 440 GWh | 6.0% | 14.4% | 120 MW |
| 2023 | 450 GWh | 8.5% | 14.3% | 120 MW |
| 2022 | 460 GWh | 11.4% | 15.0% | 120 MW |
| 2021 | 380 GWh | 8.8% | 15.2% | 120 MW |
| 2020 | 300 GWh | 6.4% | 16.3% | 120 MW |
| 2019 | 350 GWh | 10.5% | 15.8% | 120 MW |
| 2018 | 430 GWh | 14.7% | 15.8% | 120 MW |
| 2017 | 600 GWh | 16.9% | 16.0% | 120 MW |
| 2016 | 450 GWh | 12.4% | 16.3% | 120 MW |
Full year by year history for Lithuania
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 August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 20.0 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Lithuania can differ slightly from the annual totals.