Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada
Canada: Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower was 0.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.5%
Change on year
up 111.8%
World rank
25th
of 71 countries
All-time high
11.8%
in 1972
All-time low
-9.3%
in 2023
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada, 1966–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Canada recorded 0.5% for annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in 2025.
The figure is up 111.8% on the previous year and up 662.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada peaked at 11.8% in 1972 and was at its lowest, -9.3%, in 2023.
That places Canada 25th out of 71 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 10.9% | — |
| 1967 | 2.2% | -79.6% |
| 1968 | 1.7% | -23.9% |
| 1969 | 10.6% | +523.8% |
| 1970 | 5.0% | -53.0% |
| 1971 | 2.7% | -45.1% |
| 1972 | 11.8% | +331.7% |
| 1973 | 7.2% | -39.3% |
| 1974 | 8.2% | +14.8% |
| 1975 | -3.9% | -147.3% |
| 1976 | 5.0% | -229.7% |
| 1977 | 3.5% | -30.5% |
| 1978 | 6.9% | +95.7% |
| 1979 | 3.8% | -45.1% |
| 1980 | 2.9% | -23.6% |
| 1981 | 5.9% | +105.7% |
| 1982 | -3.1% | -152.2% |
| 1983 | 3.2% | -202.4% |
| 1984 | 7.6% | +139.7% |
| 1985 | 6.1% | -19.3% |
| 1986 | 2.3% | -62.4% |
| 1987 | 1.8% | -22.1% |
| 1988 | -2.8% | -254.7% |
| 1989 | -5.5% | +99.2% |
| 1990 | 1.8% | -132.6% |
| 1991 | 3.9% | +117.6% |
| 1992 | 2.6% | -34.4% |
| 1993 | 2.2% | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 1.8% | -21.6% |
| 1995 | 1.9% | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 6.1% | +224.8% |
| 1997 | -1.7% | -127.1% |
| 1998 | -5.1% | +206.3% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | -183.6% |
| 2000 | 3.4% | -20.2% |
| 2001 | -7.1% | -307.6% |
| 2002 | 5.4% | -175.7% |
| 2003 | -3.8% | -170.2% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -117.9% |
| 2005 | 7.0% | +935.9% |
| 2006 | -2.5% | -136.0% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | -266.7% |
| 2008 | 2.7% | -35.7% |
| 2009 | -2.3% | -186.9% |
| 2010 | -4.7% | +101.3% |
| 2011 | 6.9% | -247.6% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | -82.5% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | +150.6% |
| 2014 | -2.4% | -178.2% |
| 2015 | -0.1% | -96.6% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -1152.2% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | +180.3% |
| 2018 | -2.2% | -192.8% |
| 2019 | -1.1% | -51.5% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | -217.0% |
| 2021 | -1.1% | -185.1% |
| 2022 | 4.0% | -475.7% |
| 2023 | -9.3% | -332.3% |
| 2024 | -3.8% | -58.6% |
| 2025 | 0.5% | -111.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 0.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is -12.6%. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.4% | 1.7% | 10.9% | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.0% | -3.9% | 11.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.8% | -5.5% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | -7.1% | 7.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | -4.7% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.4% | -9.3% | 4.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower in Canada was 0.5% in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 11.8% in 1972.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.3% in 2023.
- How does Canada rank for annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower?
- Canada ranks 25th out of 71 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 662.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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 Annual percentage change in primary energy from hydropower. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.