Share of Electricity Production from Hydropower

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: November 14, 2022

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive map and graphs that show the share of electricity production from hydropower for countries around the world since 1985.
The data is compiled by Our World Data. It is based on two sources: BP Statistical Review of World Energy and Ember.

Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The interactive provides three different ways for students to explore data (chart, map, table).
Students may choose to view datasets for various geographic locations and time periods.
Related research and data are linked.
The site explains how the data was collected.

Prerequisites

Learners need to be familiar with the different sources of electricity.
Educators need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.

Differentiation & Implementation

There are other related interactive maps for other sources of energy.
This resource can be used to create awareness about one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Teachers can pair this resource with this Hydropower Reading Comprehension resource.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.