Sri Lanka: Hydroelectricity capacity, percent

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 Sri Lanka

Hydroelectricity capacity, percent

 Latest value 29.01
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2024
 Average 45.78
 Min - Max 29.01 - 62.10
 Source The Global Economy, U.S. EIA
The latest value from 2024 is 29.01 percent, a decline from 32.33 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 22.24 percent, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 2000 to 2024 is 45.78 percent. The minimum value, 29.01 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 62.1 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sri Lanka - Hydroelectricity capacity, percent - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sri Lanka - Hydroelectricity capacity, percent - historical chart - 2000-2024




Definition: Installed capacity to produce hydroelectricity as percent of the total electricity generation capacity.

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