Hydropower generation by region in Colombia
Colombia: Hydropower generation by region was 68.11 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
68.11 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
13th
of 80 countries
All-time high
68.11 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
3.54 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Hydropower generation by region in Colombia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hydropower generation by region in Colombia is 68.11 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and up 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hydropower generation by region in Colombia peaked at 68.11 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.54 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Colombia ranks 13th of 80 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hydropower generation by region in Colombia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.54 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 3.94 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 4.39 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 4.89 terawatt-hours | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 5.44 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 6.05 terawatt-hours | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 6.42 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 7.12 terawatt-hours | +10.8% |
| 1973 | 7.74 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 8.79 terawatt-hours | +13.5% |
| 1975 | 9.73 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 10.23 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 10.45 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 12.07 terawatt-hours | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 13.26 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 14.45 terawatt-hours | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 14.27 terawatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 15.24 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 15.37 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 17.14 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 18.44 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 21.33 terawatt-hours | +15.7% |
| 1987 | 23.25 terawatt-hours | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 24.52 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 26.78 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 27.5 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 27.73 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 22.28 terawatt-hours | -19.6% |
| 1993 | 27.86 terawatt-hours | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 32.06 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 1995 | 31.99 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 35.29 terawatt-hours | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 31.48 terawatt-hours | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 30.78 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 33.7 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 30.82 terawatt-hours | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 31.63 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 33.97 terawatt-hours | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 36.18 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 38.33 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 39.22 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 42.56 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 44.24 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 46.16 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 40.84 terawatt-hours | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 40.56 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 48.43 terawatt-hours | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 47.58 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 44.36 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 44.74 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 44.68 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 46.79 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 57.33 terawatt-hours | +22.5% |
| 2018 | 56.65 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 54.44 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 49.84 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 60.5 terawatt-hours | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 64.34 terawatt-hours | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 59.83 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 54.49 terawatt-hours | -8.9% |
| 2025 | 68.11 terawatt-hours | +25.0% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 68.11 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.78 terawatt-hours, 5.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 68.11 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 29.28 terawatt-hours, 2.3× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.44 terawatt-hours | 3.54 terawatt-hours | 5.44 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 9.19 terawatt-hours | 6.05 terawatt-hours | 13.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.08 terawatt-hours | 14.27 terawatt-hours | 26.78 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.07 terawatt-hours | 22.28 terawatt-hours | 35.29 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.39 terawatt-hours | 30.82 terawatt-hours | 46.16 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.56 terawatt-hours | 40.56 terawatt-hours | 57.33 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.52 terawatt-hours | 49.84 terawatt-hours | 68.11 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More economy & growth data for Colombia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.41 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0105 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 90.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 11.57 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -15.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 216.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hydropower generation by region in Colombia?
- Hydropower generation by region in Colombia was 68.11 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest hydropower generation by region recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.11 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest hydropower generation by region recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.54 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Colombia rank for hydropower generation by region?
- Colombia ranks 13th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is hydropower generation by region rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Hydropower generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross primary hydroelectric generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.