Germany vs Netherlands: Alternative and nuclear energy

Germany
9.1%
in 2024
Netherlands
9.6%
in 2024
Germany rank
63rd
Netherlands rank
60th

Alternative and nuclear energy over time

  • Germany
  • Netherlands
051015199020072024

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 9.6% against 9.1% in Germany, a difference of 0.5%.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 63rd and Netherlands ranks 60th of 151 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Netherlands Difference Ahead
1990s 12.6% 1.4% 11.2% Germany
2000s 13.6% 1.6% 12.0% Germany
2010s 11.7% 2.6% 9.2% Germany
2020s 10.6% 7.2% 3.4% Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher alternative and nuclear energy, Germany or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 9.6% against 9.1% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in alternative and nuclear energy between Germany and Netherlands?
0.5%, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Netherlands?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Germany and Netherlands rank globally for alternative and nuclear energy?
Germany ranks 63rd and Netherlands ranks 60th of 151 countries.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Alternative and nuclear energy (% of total energy use)
Unit
% of total energy use
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
197 places, 6,669 data points, 1990–2024
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