The European construction sector's natural gas consumption in 2023 highlights Germany as the highest consumer, followed by Spain and Italy. Notably, Italy saw a significant year-on-year increase while the Netherlands decreased. Several smaller countries experienced positive growth, with Slovenia, Norway, and Greece recording the largest increases. Conversely, countries like Estonia and Moldova saw declines. Over the past five years, consumption trends have varied across countries, indicating diverse dependencies and growth patterns in natural gas usage within the sector.
Future trends to watch in the European construction sector's natural gas consumption include:
- The impact of renewable energy sources replacing traditional natural gas usage.
- Policy shifts towards greener construction alternatives in response to climate change imperatives.
- Technological advancements that enhance energy efficiency in construction processes.
- Economic factors influencing construction activity levels across different countries.
- Geopolitical influences that may affect natural gas supply and demand dynamics.
Top countries in Construction Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.47 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 18.2 | 2023 | +7.1% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.22 | 2023 | +8.26% | +15.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 15.54 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.47 | 2023 | +4.57% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.89 | 2023 | +4.19% | -2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2.97 | 2023 | +2.55% | +9.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.92 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.17 | 2023 | +0.23% | -4.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.12 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.76% | View data |
