Small hydropower potential in Africa 2022, by country

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 28, 2025

Kenya's small hydropower potential was the highest in all Africa during 2022, when it stood at about 3,000 megawatts. By comparison, Botswana's small hydropower potential was only one megawatt that year.

Small hydropower potential in Africa in 2022, by country (in megawatts)

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April 2024

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

Hydropower facilities with capacities up to 10 megawatts.

Source does not provide figures from non-listed countries.

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