Share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium
Belgium: Share of primary energy from nuclear was 11.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium is 11.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium peaked at 21.9% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Belgium ranks 13th of 215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.8% | 6.7% | 21.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.6% | 18.4% | 20.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.9% | 17.6% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.9% | 12.1% | 20.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.5% | 11.8% | 20.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1615 terawatt-hours (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 48.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium?
- Share of primary energy from nuclear in Belgium was 11.8% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from nuclear recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 21.9% in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from nuclear recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Belgium rank for share of primary energy from nuclear?
- Belgium ranks 13th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from nuclear rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.