Hydropower generation by region (Energy Institute) in Estonia
Estonia: Hydropower generation by region (Energy Institute) was 0.037 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.037 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 23.2%
World rank
67th
of 80 countries
All-time high
0.042 terawatt-hours
in 2012
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1985
Years of data
41
1985–2025
Hydropower generation by region in Estonia, 1985–2025
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 Estonia is 0.037 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hydropower generation by region in Estonia peaked at 0.042 terawatt-hours in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Estonia ranks 67th of 80 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hydropower generation by region (Energy Institute) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0.004 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0.005 terawatt-hours | +25.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0074 terawatt-hours | +48.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0056 terawatt-hours | -24.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0128 terawatt-hours | +128.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0224 terawatt-hours | +75.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0215 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0135 terawatt-hours | -37.2% |
| 2007 | 0.022 terawatt-hours | +63.0% |
| 2008 | 0.028 terawatt-hours | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 0.032 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.027 terawatt-hours | -15.6% |
| 2011 | 0.03 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 0.042 terawatt-hours | +40.0% |
| 2013 | 0.026 terawatt-hours | -38.1% |
| 2014 | 0.027 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 0.027 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.035 terawatt-hours | +29.6% |
| 2017 | 0.026 terawatt-hours | -25.7% |
| 2018 | 0.015 terawatt-hours | -42.3% |
| 2019 | 0.019 terawatt-hours | +26.7% |
| 2020 | 0.03 terawatt-hours | +57.9% |
| 2021 | 0.023 terawatt-hours | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 0.023 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.024 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 0.03 terawatt-hours | +25.2% |
| 2025 | 0.037 terawatt-hours | +23.2% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 0.037 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.45 terawatt-hours, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 0.037 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.99 terawatt-hours, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0004 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.004 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.017 terawatt-hours | 0.005 terawatt-hours | 0.032 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0274 terawatt-hours | 0.015 terawatt-hours | 0.042 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0278 terawatt-hours | 0.023 terawatt-hours | 0.037 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More economy & growth data for Estonia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 748.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 299.84 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0241 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0064 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 218.94 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 181.11 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hydropower generation by region in Estonia?
- Hydropower generation by region in Estonia was 0.037 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.042 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- What is the lowest hydropower generation by region recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Estonia rank for hydropower generation by region?
- Estonia ranks 67th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is hydropower generation by region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.