Primary energy from hydropower in Iran
Iran: Primary energy from hydropower was 11.96 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from hydropower in Iran, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from hydropower in Iran stood at 11.96 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 36.6% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from hydropower in Iran peaked at 33.87 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 2021.
Iran ranks 36th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 terawatt-hours | 1.72 terawatt-hours | 2.3 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 3.77 terawatt-hours | 2.48 terawatt-hours | 6.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.59 terawatt-hours | 5.58 terawatt-hours | 8.25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.53 terawatt-hours | 5.14 terawatt-hours | 10.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.25 terawatt-hours | 3.78 terawatt-hours | 18.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.22 terawatt-hours | 9.84 terawatt-hours | 33.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.14 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 23.2 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More economy & growth data for Iran
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 42.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 519.15 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from hydropower in Iran?
- Primary energy from hydropower in Iran was 11.96 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from hydropower recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 33.87 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest primary energy from hydropower recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for primary energy from hydropower?
- Iran ranks 36th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.