Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium
Belgium: Adjusted savings: energy depletion was 143.13 million current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 143.13 million current US$ for adjusted savings: energy depletion in 2021.
That represents a change of up 139.2% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium peaked at 203.25 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1998.
That places Belgium 85th out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.51 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.78 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 1.69 million current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 1.60 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 3.18 million current US$ | +98.8% |
| 1975 | 7.33 million current US$ | +130.7% |
| 1976 | 8.34 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 8.22 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 7.27 million current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1979 | 6.92 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 7.90 million current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1981 | 9.73 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1982 | 10.64 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1983 | 7.49 million current US$ | -29.6% |
| 1984 | 6.27 million current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1985 | 5.91 million current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 3.88 million current US$ | -34.3% |
| 1987 | 1.82 million current US$ | -53.2% |
| 1988 | 432,237 current US$ | -76.2% |
| 1989 | 122,600 current US$ | -71.6% |
| 1990 | 381,552 current US$ | +211.2% |
| 1991 | 218,474 current US$ | -42.7% |
| 1992 | 50,673 current US$ | -76.8% |
| 1993 | 45,767 current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 11,104 current US$ | -75.7% |
| 1995 | 4,820 current US$ | -56.6% |
| 1996 | 38,388 current US$ | +696.5% |
| 1997 | 3,088 current US$ | -92.0% |
| 1998 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 1,060 current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 41,659 current US$ | +3828.5% |
| 2001 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 176,819 current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 5.00 million current US$ | +2726.1% |
| 2007 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2010 | 101.75 million current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 185.45 million current US$ | +82.3% |
| 2012 | 173.05 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 163.12 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 203.25 million current US$ | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 57.29 million current US$ | -71.8% |
| 2016 | 42.89 million current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 80.54 million current US$ | +87.8% |
| 2018 | 124.68 million current US$ | +54.8% |
| 2019 | 113.33 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 59.84 million current US$ | -47.2% |
| 2021 | 143.13 million current US$ | +139.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 143.13 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 30.66 million current US$, 4.7× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 143.13 million current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 118.26 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +3828.5% | 1,060 current US$ | 41,659 current US$ |
| 2006 | +2726.1% | 176,819 current US$ | 5.00 million current US$ |
| 1996 | +696.5% | 4,820 current US$ | 38,388 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.78 million current US$ | 1.51 million current US$ | 8.34 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.42 million current US$ | 122,600 current US$ | 10.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,493 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 381,552 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 521,565 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 5.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.53 million current US$ | 42.89 million current US$ | 203.25 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.49 million current US$ | 59.84 million current US$ | 143.13 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium?
- Adjusted savings: energy depletion in Belgium was 143.13 million current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 203.25 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1998.
- How does Belgium rank for adjusted savings: energy depletion?
- Belgium ranks 85th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: energy depletion rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of energy resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers coal, crude oil, and natural gas. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.