Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Netherlands
Netherlands: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 32,691 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Netherlands, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 32,691 terawatt-hours for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 333.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Netherlands peaked at 33,509 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Netherlands 13th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.2 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 321.7 terawatt-hours | 56 terawatt-hours | 645 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,286 terawatt-hours | 825 terawatt-hours | 4,583 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,385 terawatt-hours | 3,993 terawatt-hours | 11,508 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,134 terawatt-hours | 15,278 terawatt-hours | 33,509 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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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 49.56 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Netherlands?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Netherlands was 32,691 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 33,509 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- Netherlands ranks 13th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.