Dominican Republic Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The Dominican Republic generated 1.54 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025, 6.8% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 93rd largest hydro power producer in 2025 of the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Hydro supplied 13.9% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through May 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Dominican Republic generated 1.54 TWh of electricity from hydro in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 6.8% of the Dominican Republic's electricity in 2025.
- The Dominican Republic was the 93rd largest hydro power producer in 2025 among the 153 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The Dominican Republic's hydro generation in 2025 was 19% higher than in 2020, when it was 1.29 TWh.
- The Dominican Republic's hydro generation in 2025 was 66% higher than in 2015, when it was 930 GWh.
- The Dominican Republic's hydro generation peaked at 2.17 TWh in 2017.
- The Dominican Republic's hydro share in 2025 was below the world share of 13.9%.
- The Dominican Republic had 630 MW of hydro generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro generation | 1.54 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of the Dominican Republic's electricity | 6.8% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of hydro | 13.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by hydro generation (each country's latest year) | 93 of 153 | 2025 · Ember |
| Hydro capacity | 630 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Hydro Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 750 GWh |
| 2001 | 700 GWh |
| 2002 | 870 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.19 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.60 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.91 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.75 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.70 TWh |
| 2008 | 1.38 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.46 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.43 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.53 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.78 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.88 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.32 TWh |
| 2015 | 930 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.50 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.17 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.76 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.30 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.29 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.50 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.47 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.47 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.47 TWh |
| 2025 | 1.54 TWh |
| Year | Dominican Republic | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.8% | 17.2% |
| 2001 | 5.5% | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 6.3% | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 8.4% | 15.7% |
| 2004 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| 2006 | 12.4% | 16.0% |
| 2007 | 11.7% | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 9.5% | 16.1% |
| 2009 | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| 2011 | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| 2012 | 10.5% | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 10.6% | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 7.6% | 16.3% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | 16.2% |
| 2016 | 8.0% | 16.3% |
| 2017 | 11.3% | 16.0% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | 15.8% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| 2020 | 6.6% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 6.6% | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 6.0% | 14.3% |
| 2024 | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 6.8% | 13.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.54 TWh | 6.8% | 13.9% | 630 MW |
| 2024 | 1.47 TWh | 6.1% | 14.4% | 630 MW |
| 2023 | 1.47 TWh | 6.0% | 14.3% | 620 MW |
| 2022 | 1.47 TWh | 6.6% | 15.0% | 620 MW |
| 2021 | 1.50 TWh | 7.0% | 15.2% | 620 MW |
| 2020 | 1.29 TWh | 6.6% | 16.3% | 620 MW |
| 2019 | 1.30 TWh | 6.1% | 15.8% | 620 MW |
| 2018 | 1.76 TWh | 9.0% | 15.8% | 620 MW |
| 2017 | 2.17 TWh | 11.3% | 16.0% | 610 MW |
| 2016 | 1.50 TWh | 8.0% | 16.3% | 610 MW |
Full year by year history for Dominican Republic
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Hydro Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through May 2026| Month | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 150 GWh |
| 2024-07 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-08 | 130 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 120 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 100 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 200 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 140 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 120 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 100 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 180 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 150 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of May 2026. Monthly figures for the Dominican Republic can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Dominican Republic Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/dominican-republic/hydro/
World Power Monitor. Dominican Republic Hydro Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-05. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/dominican-republic/hydro/
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