Fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium
Belgium: Fossil fuel production by fuel was 0.1615 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium, 1900–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium stood at 0.1615 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and up 286.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium peaked at 2.08 terawatt-hours in 1957 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Belgium 89th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.45 terawatt-hours | 0.6678 terawatt-hours | 2.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.38 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 1.61 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.6914 terawatt-hours | 0.3339 terawatt-hours | 1.24 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3078 terawatt-hours | 0.147 terawatt-hours | 0.4378 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0377 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.1238 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0018 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0178 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0042 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0418 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1134 terawatt-hours | 0.056 terawatt-hours | 0.1615 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Belgium
- Fuel imports 16.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1615 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 13.75 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production per person 13.75 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 11.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.69 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs gdp per capita 12.27 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium?
- Fossil fuel production by fuel in Belgium was 0.1615 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 2.08 terawatt-hours in 1957.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Belgium rank for fossil fuel production by fuel?
- Belgium ranks 89th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel production by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.