The European natural gas consumption in construction exhibited diverse trends in 2023. Germany remained stable, while Spain and Italy showed notable increases of 3.54% and 15.52%, respectively. France and the United Kingdom observed minor growths, whereas the Netherlands and Czech Republic experienced declines. Romania saw a significant rise of 9.39%. Other countries such as Greece, Slovenia, and Norway reported increases above 5%, with Norway showing the highest growth at 20.87%. Conversely, Estonia and Moldova witnessed decreases in consumption, highlighting varying regional dynamics.
Future trends to watch include shifts in energy policies towards renewable sources and advancements in energy efficiency technologies, potentially leading to fluctuating natural gas demand in the construction sector across Europe. Regulatory changes and economic conditions will significantly influence these consumption patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Construction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,450 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,780 | 2023 | +7.1% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,150 | 2023 | +8.26% | +15.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,930 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,330 | 2023 | +3.93% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,240 | 2023 | +4.19% | -2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 942.78 | 2023 | +2.55% | +9.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 927.02 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 687.99 | 2023 | +0.23% | -4.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 673.49 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.76% | View data |