Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands
Netherlands: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 2,010 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands stood at 2,010. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and up 634.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands peaked at 2,010 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 49.04, in 2000.
That places Netherlands 12th out of 221 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 49.04 | — |
| 2001 | 51.79 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 63.49 | +22.6% |
| 2003 | 78.75 | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 88.76 | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 99.25 | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 120.92 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | 140.46 | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 170.91 | +21.7% |
| 2009 | 177.4 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 180.76 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 189.47 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 205.31 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 245.72 | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 273.71 | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 336.01 | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 418.68 | +24.6% |
| 2017 | 458.12 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 566.15 | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 716.47 | +26.6% |
| 2020 | 1,058 | +47.6% |
| 2021 | 1,318 | +24.6% |
| 2022 | 1,506 | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 1,820 | +20.8% |
| 2024 | 2,010 | +10.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2,010 is above the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 2.8× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2,010 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,062, 1.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104.08 | 49.04 | 177.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 359.04 | 180.76 | 716.47 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,542 | 1,058 | 2,010 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2025)
- 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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Netherlands was 2,010 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2,010 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.04 in 2000.
- How does Netherlands rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Netherlands ranks 12th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 634.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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