Netherlands—Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita)
Netherlands's energy use (kg oil eq. per capita) was 3,416 in 2024, ranking #26 out of 149 countries. This represents a -0.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 4,986 (2004) and the lowest was 3,416 (2024). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,416 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3,418 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 3,570 | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 4,058 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 3,975 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 4,129 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 4,251 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 4,365 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,352 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 4,299 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 4,215 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 4,489 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 4,599 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 4,612 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 4,979 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 4,666 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 4,755 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 4,812 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 4,841 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 4,894 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 4,986 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 4,959 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 4,805 | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 4,783 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 4,695 |
Top Countries — Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 16,343 | 2023 |
| 2 | Iceland | 15,997 | 2024 |
| 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 10,590 | 2023 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 10,512 | 2023 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 9,140 | 2023 |
| 6 | Kuwait | 8,952 | 2023 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 8,658 | 2023 |
| 8 | Canada | 7,161 | 2024 |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 7,149 | 2023 |
| 10 | United States | 6,361 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Methodology
Data compiled by IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), uri: https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/energy-statistics-data-browser, publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA), date accessed: 2025-03-25.
Unit
kg of oil equivalent per capita