Ecuador: Hydroelectricity generation

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 Ecuador

Hydroelectricity generation, billion kilowatthours

 Latest value 23.00
 Year 2024
 Measure billion kilowatthours
 Data availability 1980 - 2024
 Average 9.75
 Min - Max 0.78 - 25.73
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2024 is 23 billion kilowatthours, a decline from 25.73 billion kilowatthours in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 23.70 billion kilowatthours, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Ecuador from 1980 to 2024 is 9.75 billion kilowatthours. The minimum value, 0.78 billion kilowatthours, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 25.73 billion kilowatthours was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Ecuador - Hydroelectricity generation - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ecuador - Hydroelectricity generation - historical chart - 1980-2024




Definition: Hydroelectric generation excludes generation from hydroelectric pumped storage.

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