Netherlands Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Netherlands's energy use per capita was 3,099 in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Netherlands's energy use per capita stood at 3,099 in 2025, a decline of +319 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3,099 by 2025. Netherlands ranked 28th globally.
Netherlands’ energy use per capita has fallen sharply over the past three and a half decades, dropping from 4,488.70 in 1990 to a trough of 3,099.05 in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began and ranking the country 28th globally. The all‑time peak of 4,985.68 in 2004 marks the high point of the 35‑year record, after which a sustained decline reflects the combined impact of efficiency gains, a shift toward renewable sources and policy measures aimed at curbing consumption. By 2025 the Netherlands’ per‑capita consumption sits just below that of the Slovak Republic (3,085.85) and slightly under Austria (3,177.49), while remaining lower than New Zealand’s 3,425.84. The downward trajectory suggests that continued investment in clean energy technologies and stricter building standards could further reduce per‑capita use, potentially moving the Netherlands into the top‑twenty lowest‑consumption economies in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2,916 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3,099 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3,099 | −319 | #28 |
| 2023 | 3,418 | −152 | #57 |
| 2022 | 3,570 | −488 | #123 |
| 2021 | 4,058 | +82 | #125 |
| 2020 | 3,975 | −154 | #126 |
| 2019 | 4,129 | −122 | #125 |
| 2018 | 4,251 | −114 | #125 |
| 2017 | 4,365 | +13 | #125 |
| 2016 | 4,352 | +54 | #125 |
| 2015 | 4,299 | +83 | #125 |
| 2014 | 4,215 | −273 | #125 |
| 2013 | 4,489 | −111 | #126 |
| 2012 | 4,599 | −13 | #127 |
| 2011 | 4,612 | −367 | #127 |
| 2010 | 4,979 | +313 | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's energy use per capita was 3,099 in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's energy use per capita peaked at 4,986 in 2004.
The lowest energy use per capita in Netherlands was 3,099 in 2025.
Netherlands ranks 28th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's energy use per capita is projected to reach 3,099 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Netherlands in 2025 was 3,099. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_energy-per-capita,
title = {Netherlands Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}