Germany leads in natural gas consumption in the European commercial and public services sector, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom, and France. In 2023, slight decreases were noted in countries such as Germany and Italy, while the UK and France saw modest increases. Countries like Spain, Serbia, and Norway showed remarkable growth, the latter with an impressive 12.11% jump. Sweden and Denmark also experienced notable increases, reflecting their evolving market dynamics. On the decline, Hungary and Slovenia saw significant reductions in consumption.
Future trends in European natural gas consumption may include a shift towards greener energy sources, impacting overall consumption patterns. Political and environmental factors, such as energy policies and decarbonization efforts, will likely shape consumption trends, especially in countries leading the transition towards renewable energies.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 445,420 | 2023 | +0.81% | -0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 300,620 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 278,310 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 262,730 | 2023 | +3.08% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 126,570 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 88,180 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 80,250 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 60,520 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 46,700 | 2023 | +5.48% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 44,740 | 2023 | -1.98% | -0.62% | View data |
