Key Market Indicators
Dutch hydro power consumption is projected to decline from approximately 316 terajoules in 2023 to around 307 terajoules by 2028, marking an average annual decrease of 0.4%. This trend emerges despite a historical increase of 3.9% per year since 1995. In the global context, the Netherlands ranked 33rd in hydro power consumption for 2023, with Luxembourg slightly ahead at 316 terajoules. Leading the rankings are Sweden, France, and Italy in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Similarly, Dutch hydro power generation is expected to dip from roughly 320 terajoules in 2023 to about 313 terajoules by 2028, reflecting an average annual decline of 0.3%. This comes after a consistent rise of 4.2% per year since 1995. In 2023, the Netherlands also held the 33rd spot globally in hydro power generation, again trailing Luxembourg at 320 terajoules. The top positions in this category are occupied by Sweden, France, and Italy, maintaining their respective second, third, and fourth places.
