In 2023, Germany led the European industry sector in natural gas consumption with a modest year-on-year increase. France and the United Kingdom experienced declines, while Spain, Poland, and Ireland showed substantial gains. Romania and Ukraine faced significant reductions, whereas Portugal marked a notable increase. Overall, the consumption trends exhibit a mix of stability and fluctuations across Europe, reflecting varied economic and energy strategies.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of renewable energy adoption, geopolitical developments affecting supply, and energy efficiency measures. Countries focusing on energy transition may see reduced gas consumption, influencing the European natural gas market dynamics.
- Germany: moderate increase
- France, UK: decline
- Spain, Poland, Portugal, Ireland: rise
- Romania, Ukraine: significant decrease
- Renewables adoption, geopolitics, efficiency measures: key trends
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 234,500 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 117,320 | 2023 | -1.11% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 106,430 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 102,900 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 86,530 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 59,410 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 50,070 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 47,690 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 32,180 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 25,040 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.25% | View data |
