Electricity production by source in Netherlands
Netherlands: Electricity production by source was 33.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Netherlands, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
In 2021, electricity production by source in Netherlands stood at 33.1%. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.6% on the previous year and up 207.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Netherlands peaked at 33.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 1990.
Netherlands ranks 16th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.0% | 3.2% | 9.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.0% | 9.3% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.8% | 26.5% | 33.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
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 production by source in Netherlands?
- Electricity production by source in Netherlands was 33.1% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 33.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 1990.
- How does Netherlands rank for electricity production by source?
- Netherlands ranks 16th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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