Share of primary energy from wind in Netherlands
Netherlands: Share of primary energy from wind was 3.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from wind in Netherlands, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 3.7% for share of primary energy from wind in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 398.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from wind in Netherlands peaked at 3.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Netherlands ranks 12th 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 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 primary energy from wind in Netherlands?
- Share of primary energy from wind in Netherlands was 3.7% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for share of primary energy from wind?
- Netherlands ranks 12th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from wind rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 398.9%. 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); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.