Japan: Hydroelectricity generation, percent
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| Japan |
Hydroelectricity generation, percent |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 8.12 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2023 |
| Average | 9.54 |
| Min - Max | 6.67 - 15.99 |
| Source | The Global Economy, U.S. EIA |
The latest value from 2023 is 8.12 percent, an increase from 7.6 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.94 percent, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1980 to 2023 is 9.54 percent. The minimum value, 6.67 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 15.99 percent was recorded in 1980.
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Definition: Hydroelectricity generation as percent of the total electricity generation.
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