Share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands
Netherlands: Share of electricity generation from solar was 21.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands is 21.1%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 18.4% on the previous year and up 1,973.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands peaked at 21.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Netherlands ranks 13th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 7.0% | 21.1% | 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 share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Netherlands was 21.1% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Netherlands rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Netherlands ranks 13th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,973.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.