Imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands
Netherlands: Imports of natural gas by partner country was 34,501 Million cubic metres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
34,501 Million cubic metres
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
7th
of 51 countries
All-time high
41,818 Million cubic metres
in 2016
All-time low
2,443 Million cubic metres
in 1991
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 34,501 Million cubic metres for imports of natural gas by partner country in 2024.
The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands peaked at 41,818 Million cubic metres in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,443 Million cubic metres, in 1991.
That places Netherlands 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,836 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 2,443 Million cubic metres | -13.9% |
| 1992 | 2,953 Million cubic metres | +20.9% |
| 1993 | 3,683 Million cubic metres | +24.7% |
| 1994 | 3,673 Million cubic metres | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 3,853 Million cubic metres | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 5,692 Million cubic metres | +47.7% |
| 1997 | 7,219 Million cubic metres | +26.8% |
| 1998 | 7,205 Million cubic metres | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 10,815 Million cubic metres | +50.1% |
| 2000 | 17,407 Million cubic metres | +61.0% |
| 2001 | 21,380 Million cubic metres | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 26,752 Million cubic metres | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 25,472 Million cubic metres | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 18,840 Million cubic metres | -26.0% |
| 2005 | 22,936 Million cubic metres | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 25,172 Million cubic metres | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 26,092 Million cubic metres | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 26,456 Million cubic metres | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 25,666 Million cubic metres | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 25,746 Million cubic metres | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 23,979 Million cubic metres | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 28,042 Million cubic metres | +16.9% |
| 2013 | 30,432 Million cubic metres | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 31,151 Million cubic metres | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 36,392 Million cubic metres | +16.8% |
| 2016 | 41,818 Million cubic metres | +14.9% |
| 2017 | 24,038 Million cubic metres | -42.5% |
| 2018 | 31,095 Million cubic metres | +29.4% |
| 2019 | 35,633 Million cubic metres | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 36,196 Million cubic metres | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 30,902 Million cubic metres | -14.6% |
| 2022 | 38,786 Million cubic metres | +25.5% |
| 2023 | 40,331 Million cubic metres | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 34,501 Million cubic metres | -14.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,037 Million cubic metres | 2,443 Million cubic metres | 10,815 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,617 Million cubic metres | 17,407 Million cubic metres | 26,752 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,833 Million cubic metres | 23,979 Million cubic metres | 41,818 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,143 Million cubic metres | 30,902 Million cubic metres | 40,331 Million cubic metres | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 47,380 Million cubic metres compare
- 4 United Kingdom 47,380 Million cubic metres compare
- 6 France 41,525 Million cubic metres compare
- 7 Netherlands 34,501 Million cubic metres compare
- 9 Spain 30,166 Million cubic metres compare
- 10 Belgium 18,952 Million cubic metres compare
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.4174 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands?
- Imports of natural gas by partner country in Netherlands was 34,501 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 41,818 Million cubic metres in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,443 Million cubic metres in 1991.
- How does Netherlands rank for imports of natural gas by partner country?
- Netherlands ranks 7th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of natural gas by partner country rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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