The European gross inland consumption of natural gas in 2023 saw Germany, United Kingdom, and Italy as leading consumers, with Germany showing a slight increase (1.38%) and Italy outpacing with a 1.69% rise. In contrast, the UK experienced a decline of 0.8%. Notable growth was recorded in Poland (3.39%), Greece (6.94%), and Macedonia (14.67%), while Ukraine faced a significant decrease of 9.22%. Smaller markets like Albania were particularly dynamic, surging by 25.67%. Throughout this period, the trends underscore geopolitical dynamics, energy efficiency policies, and shifts towards renewable energy sources.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increasing renewable energy penetration, the geopolitical landscape influencing supply routes, and potential shifts in energy consumption patterns driven by economic conditions and policy frameworks targeting emissions reduction across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Inland Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.12 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.04 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.88 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.32 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.99 | 2023 | -0.11% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.77 | 2023 | +0.22% | +1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.64 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.56 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.2 | 2023 | -1.51% | -0.73% | View data |
