Primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands
Netherlands: Primary energy from solar and wind was 58.21 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands stood at 58.21 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 572.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands peaked at 58.21 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Netherlands 14th out of 110 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0042 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.023 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3233 terawatt-hours | 0.056 terawatt-hours | 0.6503 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.32 terawatt-hours | 0.8367 terawatt-hours | 4.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.96 terawatt-hours | 4.05 terawatt-hours | 16.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.38 terawatt-hours | 23.84 terawatt-hours | 58.21 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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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 primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Netherlands was 58.21 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 58.21 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Netherlands ranks 14th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 572.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.