In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption at 78.78 Mtoe, with a marginal increase of 1.38% from the previous year. The United Kingdom and Italy followed, both showing varied consumption trends; UK was down 0.8%, while Italy grew by 1.69%. France and the Netherlands saw slight declines, -0.35% and -0.23% respectively, while Spain increased by 1.67%. Notably, Poland experienced a robust 3.37% rise, contrasting with Ukraine's notable 9.22% drop. Macedonia and Albania showed significant consumption increases at 14.81% and 12.74%. Considering a five-year CAGR, Poland and Italy appear to be on rising consumption trends.
Trends to watch include:
- The impact of geopolitical tensions affecting energy supplies, particularly in Eastern Europe.
- The shift towards renewable energy sources in Western Europe potentially decreasing future natural gas consumption.
- Poland's increasing reliance on natural gas as it transitions away from coal-based energy.
- The effect of energy efficiency initiatives across the EU aiming to reduce overall consumption.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 78,780 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 65,400 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 64,710 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 36,190 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 30,370 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 29,420 | 2023 | +0.22% | +1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 19,030 | 2023 | +2.18% | +3.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 15,810 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 15,460 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 9,580 | 2023 | -1.51% | -0.73% | View data |
