Primary energy use by source in Netherlands
Netherlands: Primary energy use by source was 32.69 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source 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 use by source in Netherlands stood at 32.69 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 333.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Netherlands peaked at 33.51 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Netherlands ranks 13th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.3217 terawatt-hours | 0.056 terawatt-hours | 0.645 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 terawatt-hours | 0.825 terawatt-hours | 4.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.38 terawatt-hours | 3.99 terawatt-hours | 11.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.13 terawatt-hours | 15.28 terawatt-hours | 33.51 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
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 use by source in Netherlands?
- Primary energy use by source in Netherlands was 32.69 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 33.51 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for primary energy use by source?
- Netherlands ranks 13th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.0%. 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 use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.