Primary energy use by source in Belgium
Belgium: Primary energy use by source was 13.43 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Belgium, 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
The most recent figure for primary energy use by source in Belgium is 13.43 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 141.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Belgium peaked at 15.44 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Belgium 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0021 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.008 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.009 terawatt-hours | 0.007 terawatt-hours | 0.013 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3057 terawatt-hours | 0.016 terawatt-hours | 0.996 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.95 terawatt-hours | 1.29 terawatt-hours | 9.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.31 terawatt-hours | 12 terawatt-hours | 15.44 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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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 48.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Belgium?
- Primary energy use by source in Belgium was 13.43 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 use by source recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 15.44 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Belgium rank for primary energy use by source?
- Belgium ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.0%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.