Belgium: Net energy imports

The latest value from 2023 is 89.65 percent, an increase from 86.74 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 17.90 percent, based on data from 39 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1990 to 2023 is 88.67 percent. The minimum value, 81.36 percent, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 99.61 percent was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Net energy imports are estimated as gross imports less gross exports, both measured in tons of oil equivalents (toe). A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. 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.