Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium
Belgium: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 326.75 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium is 326.75 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium peaked at 411.84 terawatt-hours in 2008 and was at its lowest, 188.47 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Belgium 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 224.58 terawatt-hours | 188.47 terawatt-hours | 284.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 323.25 terawatt-hours | 301.49 terawatt-hours | 360.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 262.58 terawatt-hours | 231.01 terawatt-hours | 303.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 326.86 terawatt-hours | 279.09 terawatt-hours | 365.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 381.48 terawatt-hours | 359.54 terawatt-hours | 411.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 354.84 terawatt-hours | 337.58 terawatt-hours | 383.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 325.51 terawatt-hours | 307.18 terawatt-hours | 341.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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 primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belgium was 326.75 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 411.84 terawatt-hours in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.47 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Belgium rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary direct energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours, in terms of direct primary energy. This means that fossil fuels include the energy lost due to inefficiencies in energy production.