In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption at 22.81 thousand metric tons, showing a growth trend with a 2.01% year-on-year increase. The UK, Italy, Norway, and the Netherlands followed, but with negative growth. Notably, Greece and Macedonia showed significant increases at 5.79% and 6.77% respectively. Contrastingly, countries like Portugal and Lithuania experienced sharp declines. Over five years, varying trends and external market influences have shaped these consumption patterns.
Future trends could see shifts towards renewable energy sources affecting natural gas demand. Political and economic factors, including regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions, may also impact consumption dynamics.
Top countries in Natural Gas Domestic Material Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.81 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.45 | 2023 | -2.71% | -4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13.48 | 2023 | -2.86% | -1.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 9.71 | 2023 | +3.1% | -1.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 8.55 | 2023 | -1.66% | -4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.63 | 2023 | -0.033% | -5.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.95 | 2023 | +8.39% | -4.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.86 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.57 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.06 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.3% | View data |
