Netherlands Electricity Mix
The Netherlands generated 51.2% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 254 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in the Netherlands comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 51.2% of the electricity generated in the Netherlands in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 3.4% in 2000. That ranks the Netherlands 68th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Gas is the largest source of electricity in the Netherlands, at 34.9% of generation, followed by wind at 25.0% and solar at 21.1%. Fossil fuels together supplied 45.8% and nuclear 3.0%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in the Netherlands emitted about 254 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 45% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 2,536 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How the Netherlands compares
Countries closest to the Netherlands when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of the Netherlands.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Suriname | 52.9% | 52.9% | 322 |
| 67 | United Kingdom | 52.0% | 64.4% | 217 |
| 68 | Netherlands | 51.2% | 54.2% | 254 |
| 69 | Cook Islands | 50.0% | 50.0% | 250 |
| 70 | Greece | 49.7% | 49.7% | 315 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in the Netherlands is renewable?
51.2% in 2025. That is up from 3.4% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 54.2% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in the Netherlands?
Gas is the largest source of electricity in the Netherlands, at 34.9% of generation, followed by wind at 25.0% and solar at 21.1%.
How clean is electricity in the Netherlands?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 254 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 45% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in the Netherlands?
The renewable share has risen by 47.8 percentage points, from 3.4% in 2000 to 51.2% in 2025.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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