Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium
Belgium: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 5.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium stood at 5.6%.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium peaked at 8.5% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Belgium 12th out of 79 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.9% | 2.3% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.1% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 4.4% | 7.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.6% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 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)
- 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 48.69 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Belgium was 5.6% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 8.5% in 1988.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Belgium rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.