In 2023, Europe's natural gas consumption leader remains Germany, followed by the UK and Italy. Countries like Poland and Greece showed significant annual growth, while Ukraine experienced a notable decline. Over the past five years, compound annual growth indicates slow yet consistent changes, with emerging patterns in Eastern Europe. Macedonia and Albania demonstrate substantial year-on-year growth, while mature markets like France and the Netherlands face minor declines.
Looking forward, Europe's energy landscape is poised to experience shifts due to policy changes, renewable energy advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Monitoring these elements will be crucial in anticipating European natural gas consumption trends.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.12 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.04 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.89 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.33 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.99 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.77 | 2023 | +0.22% | +1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.18% | +3.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.64 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.56 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.2 | 2023 | -1.51% | -0.73% | View data |
