In 2023, Germany led the European natural gas energy share at 18.1 GWh, despite a 1.38% growth. The UK and Italy followed; the UK saw a slight decline of -0.8%, while Italy rose by 1.69%. Notably, Poland and Greece experienced significant gains at 3.39% and 6.94%, respectively. Ukraine suffered the largest setback with a -9.22% decrease.
Future trends to watch for include the continued growth in countries with burgeoning infrastructures like Poland and Ireland. Also, observe potential declines or stabilization as countries shift towards renewable energy sources in response to environmental policies and geopolitical dynamics affecting energy supply.
Top countries in Gross Available Energy of Natural Gas Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.1 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.02 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.86 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.31 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.01 | 2023 | -0.28% | -0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.82 | 2023 | +0.44% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.63 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.55 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.2 | 2023 | -1.51% | -0.73% | View data |
