Energy · Southern Africa
Lesotho Hydropower Share of Electricity
100%as of 2022+0.0% vs 2021
Share of electricity generation that comes from hydropower (Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Updated June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Hydropower Share of Electricity |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2020 | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2016 | 100% |
| 2015 | 100% |
| 2014 | 100% |
| 2013 | 100% |
| 2012 | 100% |
| 2011 | 100% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=LS&metric_key=hydro_electricity_share_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Hydropower Share of Electricity across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Hydropower Share of Electricity |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 30.9% |
| Kenya | 20.9% |
| South Africa | 0.8% |
| Egypt | 6.1% |
| Ghana | 35.4% |
| Ethiopia | 96.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lesotho's hydropower's share of electricity generation?
Lesotho's hydropower's share of electricity generation is 100% as of 2022, according to OWID ENERGY.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from OWID ENERGY and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Lesotho Hydropower Share of Electricity data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=LS&metric_key=hydro_electricity_share_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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