Ethiopia had the largest hydropower capacity in Africa as of 2023, reaching some 4.9 gigawatts. This corresponded to over 12 percent of Africa's total hydropower capacity. Angola recorded the second biggest capacity, at roughly 3.7 gigawatts. South Africa followed with nearly 3.5 gigawatts of hydropower capacity.
Hydropower capacity in selected African countries in 2023
(in megawatts)
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