In 2023, Germany led the European construction sector's natural gas consumption with a stable share. Spain and Italy followed with increases of 3.76% and 15.6%, respectively. France and the UK saw moderate rises, while the Netherlands experienced a decline of 2.05%. Smaller economies like Bulgaria and Greece enjoyed significant growth, contrasting with Estonia and Moldova's noticeable declines. Norway recorded the highest increase at 20.89%, albeit from a low base, while Ukraine's growth was negligible.
Future trends to watch include the impact of energy transition policies on consumption patterns, potential shifts due to geopolitical factors, and advancements in sustainable building technologies, which may reduce natural gas dependency across Europe.
Top countries in Construction Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.05 | 2023 | +2.62% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 18.36 | 2023 | +7.7% | +3.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.26 | 2023 | +8.33% | +15.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 15.51 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 7.88 | 2023 | +3.2% | +2.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 3.89 | 2023 | +5.2% | -2.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2.92 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.79 | 2023 | +0.11% | +7.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.34 | 2023 | +3.76% | -3.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.99 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.65% | View data |
