Electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands
Netherlands: Electricity generation from renewables was 69.1 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands, 1965–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands stood at 69.1 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 404.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands peaked at 69.1 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Netherlands ranks 22nd of 209 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.4859 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6141 terawatt-hours | 0.017 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 0.82 terawatt-hours | 2.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.3 terawatt-hours | 2.97 terawatt-hours | 10.83 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.73 terawatt-hours | 11.19 terawatt-hours | 22.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.55 terawatt-hours | 32.73 terawatt-hours | 69.1 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands?
- Electricity generation from renewables in Netherlands was 69.1 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from renewables recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 69.1 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from renewables recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for electricity generation from renewables?
- Netherlands ranks 22nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from renewables rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 404.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.