The 2023 data for European Gross Electricity Production of natural gas indicates that Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain are the leaders in this sector, with Italy showing a moderate growth of 3.3% from the previous year. Spain displayed a substantial year-on-year increase of 13.11%, indicating heightened reliance on natural gas. Conversely, countries like Belgium and Ireland experienced a slight decline, while others such as the Czech Republic and Slovakia saw significant rises of over 19%, illustrating divergent regional trends.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential shifts in national energy policies aiming for renewable energy sources may affect the reliance on natural gas.
- Economic conditions and natural gas prices could influence electricity production trends across Europe.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency and carbon capture may alter the dynamics of natural gas usage.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Natural Gas Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 19.68 | 2023 | +2.43% | +3.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 17.32 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.98 | 2023 | +19.19% | +13.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 12.9 | 2023 | +1.91% | +3.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.54 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.32 | 2023 | +4.38% | +5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 3.13 | 2023 | +3.35% | +11.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3 | 2023 | +1.35% | -0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.31 | 2023 | +5.68% | +7.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.13 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.92% | View data |
