Moldova Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Moldova generated 340 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 11.8% 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 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
- Moldova generated 340 GWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 11.8% of Moldova's electricity in 2025.
- Moldova was the 121st largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Moldova's hydro generation in 2025 was 21% higher than in 2020, when it was 280 GWh.
- Moldova's hydro generation in 2025 was 31% higher than in 2015, when it was 260 GWh.
- Moldova's hydro generation peaked at 400 GWh in 2010.
- Moldova's hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 13.9%.
- Moldova had 60 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 340 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Moldova's electricity | 11.8% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 13.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 121 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 60 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 390 GWh |
| 2001 | 360 GWh |
| 2002 | 350 GWh |
| 2003 | 360 GWh |
| 2004 | 350 GWh |
| 2005 | 360 GWh |
| 2006 | 370 GWh |
| 2007 | 350 GWh |
| 2008 | 380 GWh |
| 2009 | 350 GWh |
| 2010 | 400 GWh |
| 2011 | 350 GWh |
| 2012 | 270 GWh |
| 2013 | 310 GWh |
| 2014 | 320 GWh |
| 2015 | 260 GWh |
| 2016 | 230 GWh |
| 2017 | 280 GWh |
| 2018 | 270 GWh |
| 2019 | 300 GWh |
| 2020 | 280 GWh |
| 2021 | 320 GWh |
| 2022 | 290 GWh |
| 2023 | 320 GWh |
| 2024 | 320 GWh |
| 2025 | 340 GWh |
| Year | Moldova | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.2% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 6.2% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 6.2% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 6.2% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 6.0% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 6.0% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 6.3% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 6.6% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 4.7% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 6.0% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 4.3% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 5.4% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 5.0% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 5.3% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 11.8% | 13.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 340 GWh | 11.8% | 13.9% | 60 MW |
| 2024 | 320 GWh | 5.3% | 14.4% | 60 MW |
| 2023 | 320 GWh | 5.0% | 14.3% | 60 MW |
| 2022 | 290 GWh | 5.4% | 15.0% | 60 MW |
| 2021 | 320 GWh | 4.8% | 15.2% | 60 MW |
| 2020 | 280 GWh | 4.5% | 16.3% | 60 MW |
| 2019 | 300 GWh | 5.3% | 15.8% | 60 MW |
| 2018 | 270 GWh | 5.0% | 15.8% | 60 MW |
| 2017 | 280 GWh | 5.6% | 16.0% | 60 MW |
| 2016 | 230 GWh | 3.9% | 16.3% | 60 MW |
Full year by year history for Moldova
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 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-10 | 0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for Moldova can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Moldova Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/moldova/hydro/
World Power Monitor. Moldova Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/moldova/hydro/
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