In 2023, gas consumption in France stood at 40.30 billion cubic meters. The forecast for 2024 indicates a consumption of 40.47 billion cubic meters, with gradual increases to 41.09 billion cubic meters by 2028. This represents a consistent annual growth, averaging a yearly increase of approximately 0.79%. The most recent year-on-year growth shows a modest upward trend, which is expected to continue through 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of energy policies and regulations on natural gas consumption.
Developments in renewable energy impacting the demand for natural gas.
Technological advances that could affect energy efficiency and consumption patterns.