In 2023, the population with access to natural gas in Chinese cities stood at 50 million units. Forecasted data indicates consistent growth, with access expected to reach 59.88 million units by 2028.
Year-on-year growth shows a steady increase: approximately 4.35% from 2024 to 2025, 4.07% from 2025 to 2026, 3.81% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.56% from 2027 to 2028. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.91%, indicating healthy expansion.
Future trends to watch for include government policies promoting clean energy, urbanization rates, investment in infrastructure, and advancements in technology for natural gas distribution. These factors will significantly influence the pace of growth in access to natural gas in urban areas.