Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium
Belgium: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 1,340 Megawatt in 2024. ▼ Falling
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium is 1,340 Megawatt, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium peaked at 5,643 Megawatt in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,340 Megawatt, in 2024.
That places Belgium 18th out of 41 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,284 Megawatt | 4,108 Megawatt | 5,643 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,819 Megawatt | 3,431 Megawatt | 4,586 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,605 Megawatt | 1,642 Megawatt | 4,369 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,432 Megawatt | 1,340 Megawatt | 1,607 Megawatt | 5 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 16,816 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 12.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 103.91 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 103.91 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 415 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 95.78 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 799 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.3% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,883 (2025)
- Number of internet users 10.74 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Belgium was 1,340 Megawatt in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 5,643 Megawatt in 1990.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,340 Megawatt in 2024.
- How does Belgium rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Belgium ranks 18th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology and operator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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