In 2023, Germany led European household natural gas consumption with a share of 22.12%, followed by the UK at 20.39%. Italy and France were at 15% and 9.34%, respectively. Notably, Ukraine's consumption dropped by 12.21% year-on-year, while Bulgaria saw the highest increase at 13.04%. The last five years indicate a trend with Poland, Serbia, and Greece witnessing substantial growth in household consumption, bolstering their shares.
Looking ahead, key trends to observe include the impact of energy transition policies, shifts in energy efficiency, and technological advancements on natural gas consumption patterns across Europe. These factors are expected to reshape household energy profiles and market dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.12 | 2023 | +3.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.39 | 2023 | -0.65% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.34 | 2023 | -1.84% | -1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.5 | 2023 | -2.08% | -1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.97 | 2023 | +0.73% | +4.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 3.89 | 2023 | -13.72% | -12.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.26 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.99 | 2023 | +1.42% | +3.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.85 | 2023 | -0.03% | -0.23% | View data |
