Belgium vs Ireland: Import dependency on third countries by fuel type

Belgium
60.8%
in 2023
Ireland
66.6%
in 2023
Belgium rank
8th
Ireland rank
6th

Import dependency on third countries by fuel type over time

  • Belgium
  • Ireland
020406080201020162023

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 66.6% against 60.8% in Belgium, a difference of 5.8%.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Ireland ahead.

Belgium ranks 8th and Ireland ranks 6th of 43 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 59.1% 74.8% 15.7% Ireland
2020s 60.6% 69.7% 9.2% Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher import dependency on third countries by fuel type, Belgium or Ireland?
Ireland, at 66.6% against 60.8% in Belgium as of 2023.
What is the difference in import dependency on third countries by fuel type between Belgium and Ireland?
5.8%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for import dependency on third countries by fuel type?
Belgium ranks 8th and Ireland ranks 6th of 43 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Import dependency on third countries by fuel type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Import dependency on third countries by fuel type
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 598 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed