Germany leads in Europe's natural gas domestic material consumption at 75.67 million metric tons, showing a 2.01% increase from 2023. The United Kingdom and Italy follow, with respective decreases of 4.99% and 1.64%. Significant declines were seen in Portugal and Lithuania at -31.67% and -19.86%. Notably, Greece and Macedonia showed increases over 5%. While some countries experienced minimal variation, overall consumption indicates a broader shift towards efficiency or alternative energy sources.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of renewable energy adoption, geopolitical influences on gas supply, and policy shifts towards energy independence within Europe. These factors could significantly alter natural gas consumption patterns.
Top countries in Natural Gas Domestic Material Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 75,670 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 47,930 | 2023 | -2.71% | -4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 44,710 | 2023 | -2.86% | -1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 32,210 | 2023 | +3.1% | -1.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 28,360 | 2023 | -1.66% | -4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 22,010 | 2023 | -0.033% | -5.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 9,780 | 2023 | +8.39% | -4.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 9,490 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 8,510 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 6,850 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.3% | View data |
