Share of hydropower in electricity production in African countries 2020
Hydropower is the most used renewable source for electricity generation in Africa. In some countries, hydro resources are responsible for roughly the entire electrical energy production. For instance, in Lesotho, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic, the share of hydropower in electricity generation surpassed 99 percent in 2020. In Ethiopia, and Namibia, it was over 95 percent.