The forecast for natural gas consumption by households in France shows a consistent decline from 2024 through 2028. In 2024, the consumption is projected to be 436.36 thousand terajoules, decreasing each year to 404.23 thousand terajoules by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year decrease of approximately 1.87% from 2024 to 2025, and similar declines thereafter. Based on this data, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is negative, indicating an average annual decrease in consumption.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased adoption of renewable energy sources could further reduce natural gas consumption.
Government policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions might accelerate the transition away from natural gas.
Technological advancements in energy efficiency could impact residential energy consumption patterns.