In 2023, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy were leading in European natural gas gross available energy share, with Germany showing a slight increase of 1.38%, while the UK saw a decrease of 0.8%. Italy experienced a modest growth of 1.69%. Notable increases were seen in Poland with 3.39%, and Hungary at 2.67%. Ukraine faced a significant decline of 9.22%, reflecting geopolitical impacts. On a five-year CAGR basis, Greece and Macedonia showed positive growth, while Norway and Denmark decreased.
Future trends to watch include the energy transition towards renewables affecting natural gas demand and fluctuations due to regional geopolitical stability. The focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts in the EU can contribute to gradual yet impactful shifts in consumption patterns.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Available Energy Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.1 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.03 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.87 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.32 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.01 | 2023 | -0.1% | -0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.8 | 2023 | +0.35% | +1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.63 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.55 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.2 | 2023 | -1.51% | -0.73% | View data |
