Belgium: Oil consumption

The latest value from 2014 is 619 thousand barrels per day, a decline from 623 thousand barrels per day in 2013. In comparison, the world average is 444.70 thousand barrels per day, based on data from 210 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1980 to 2014 is 558.71 thousand barrels per day. The minimum value, 385 thousand barrels per day, was reached in 1984 while the maximum of 717 thousand barrels per day was recorded in 2008. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Oil consumption (Total petroleum consumption) includes internal consumption, refinery fuel and loss, and bunkering. Also included, where available, is direct combustion of crude oil.