The production capacity of pure hydro power electricity in Italy stood at 15.7 thousand megawatts in 2023. The year-on-year growth rate for 2023 was 0.55%, continuing a slight but consistent upward trend seen over the past decade. From 2013 to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) hovered around 0.67%, reflecting modest and steady growth. The most significant year-on-year increase was observed in 2016, at 2.48%. Over the last two years, the year-on-year growth rates were 0.55% for 2023 and 0.56% for 2022.

Future trends to watch for include:

A forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.42%, indicating a slight deceleration in growth.
A total forecasted growth rate of 2.09% from 2024 to 2028, continuing the trend of incremental increases in production capacity.
Potential impacts of technological advancements and regulatory changes on hydro power capacity expansion.