In 2023, Germany led the European natural gas consumption in construction with a dominant figure, closely followed by Spain and Italy, which have seen year-on-year growth of 3.54% and 15.61% respectively. The UK and France also remain significant players with modest increases. Notable growth was observed in Romania and Slovenia, while the Netherlands and smaller economies like Slovakia and Estonia experienced declines. Norway, although a smaller consumer, registered a remarkable growth of 20.87%, showing potential for increased usage.
Future trends to watch include the shift towards more sustainable energy sources in construction. Countries with strong increases might continue to rise unless offset by green policies. Attention should be paid to the regulatory environment and technological innovations aimed at reducing dependency on natural gas. Efforts to enhance energy efficiency and integration of renewable alternatives could reshape consumption patterns.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Construction Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.41 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 18.15 | 2023 | +7.1% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.25 | 2023 | +8.34% | +15.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 15.5 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.45 | 2023 | +4.57% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.69 | 2023 | +4.11% | -3.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.11 | 2023 | +3.32% | +9.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.9 | 2023 | +2.62% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.16 | 2023 | +0.29% | -4.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.14 | 2023 | +3.65% | +2.19% | View data |
