Net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands
Netherlands: Net energy embedded in traded goods was 66.17 terawatt-hours in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2020, net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands stood at 66.17 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 88.4% on the previous year and up 135.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands peaked at 107.53 terawatt-hours in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6.44 terawatt-hours, in 2012.
Netherlands ranks 13th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 39.17 terawatt-hours | 12.94 terawatt-hours | 55.52 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 79.41 terawatt-hours | 59.39 terawatt-hours | 100.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.4 terawatt-hours | 6.44 terawatt-hours | 107.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.17 terawatt-hours | 66.17 terawatt-hours | 66.17 terawatt-hours | 1 |
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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 net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands?
- Net energy embedded in traded goods in Netherlands was 66.17 terawatt-hours in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 107.53 terawatt-hours in 2015.
- What is the lowest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.44 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- How does Netherlands rank for net energy embedded in traded goods?
- Netherlands ranks 13th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is net energy embedded in traded goods rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net energy embedded in traded goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net energy embedded in traded goods is the difference in energy embedded in exported goods, and imported goods. A positive value means that a country is a net importer; a negative means it's a net exporter. Measured in terawatt-hours.