Germany leads European natural gas consumption with a projected 680.05 TWh in 2024, exhibiting a modest year-on-year increase of 1.34%. Conversely, the United Kingdom and France show declines of 1.3% and 1.03%, respectively. Notable increases are seen in Poland (2.32%) and Greece (3.43%), while Ukraine faces a significant decrease of 5.79% due to ongoing geopolitical challenges. The compounded annual growth rate over the past five years reveals resilience in most countries despite these variations.
Future trends in European natural gas consumption will likely be shaped by the continent's energy transition objectives, geopolitical dynamics, and innovations in energy efficiency. Monitoring policies on renewable energy adoption and energy security will be crucial for understanding future shifts in natural gas usage across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 680,050 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 437,190 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 399,590 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.067% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 332,610 | 2023 | -0.6% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 216,860 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 189,410 | 2023 | +2.85% | +1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 154,370 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 134,790 | 2023 | -4.96% | -5.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 129,370 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 77,610 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.73% | View data |
