United States Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The United States generated 242 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 5.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 4th 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
- The United States generated 242 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 5.4% of the United States' electricity in 2025.
- The United States was the 4th largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The United States' hydro generation in 2025 was 14% lower than in 2020, when it was 280 TWh.
- The United States' hydro generation in 2025 was 1% lower than in 2015, when it was 244 TWh.
- The United States' hydro generation peaked at 313 TWh in 2011.
- The United States' hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 13.9%.
- The United States had 84.2 GW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 242 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of the United States' electricity | 5.4% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 13.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 4 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 84.2 GW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 270 TWh |
| 2001 | 208 TWh |
| 2002 | 256 TWh |
| 2003 | 267 TWh |
| 2004 | 260 TWh |
| 2005 | 264 TWh |
| 2006 | 283 TWh |
| 2007 | 241 TWh |
| 2008 | 249 TWh |
| 2009 | 269 TWh |
| 2010 | 255 TWh |
| 2011 | 313 TWh |
| 2012 | 271 TWh |
| 2013 | 264 TWh |
| 2014 | 253 TWh |
| 2015 | 244 TWh |
| 2016 | 261 TWh |
| 2017 | 294 TWh |
| 2018 | 287 TWh |
| 2019 | 283 TWh |
| 2020 | 280 TWh |
| 2021 | 246 TWh |
| 2022 | 249 TWh |
| 2023 | 239 TWh |
| 2024 | 237 TWh |
| 2025 | 242 TWh |
| Year | United States | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.1% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 6.7% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 6.6% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 7.0% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 5.8% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 6.8% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 6.2% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 7.7% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 6.7% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 6.8% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 6.8% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 6.9% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 5.9% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 5.8% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 5.4% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 5.4% | 13.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 242 TWh | 5.4% | 13.9% | 84.2 GW |
| 2024 | 237 TWh | 5.4% | 14.4% | 84.2 GW |
| 2023 | 239 TWh | 5.6% | 14.3% | 84.3 GW |
| 2022 | 249 TWh | 5.8% | 15.0% | 84.4 GW |
| 2021 | 246 TWh | 5.9% | 15.2% | 84.3 GW |
| 2020 | 280 TWh | 6.9% | 16.3% | 83.8 GW |
| 2019 | 283 TWh | 6.8% | 15.8% | 83.6 GW |
| 2018 | 287 TWh | 6.8% | 15.8% | 83.7 GW |
| 2017 | 294 TWh | 7.3% | 16.0% | 83.6 GW |
| 2016 | 261 TWh | 6.4% | 16.3% | 83.7 GW |
Full year by year history for United States
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 | 16.2 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 19.1 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 21.0 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 19.1 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 22.1 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 22.6 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 24.1 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 21.7 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 19.5 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 19.5 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 14.8 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 16.0 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 17.8 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 23.5 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 27.4 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 21.9 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 26.3 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 22.0 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 22.3 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 23.3 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 19.7 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 18.0 TWh |
| 2026-09 | 14.5 TWh |
| 2026-10 | 13.9 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for the United States can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). United States Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/united-states/hydro/
World Power Monitor. United States Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/united-states/hydro/
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