The analysis of European natural gas consumption by households in 2023 reveals Germany and the UK leading with significant shares, each exceeding 20%. Notable year-on-year changes include increases for Germany (2.47%) and Poland (4.8%), while Ukraine shows a substantial drop of 12.21%. Smaller countries exhibit diverse trends, with Macedonia experiencing a 12.96% rise, whereas Norway reduced by 12.86%. Overall, consistent increases in countries like Greece and Lithuania contrast declines in larger nations like France and the Netherlands.
Future trends to watch in 2024 include policy shifts towards green energy potentially impacting natural gas demand. Economic conditions and geopolitical circumstances will also influence consumption, requiring close observation.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.12 | 2023 | +3.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.39 | 2023 | -0.65% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.34 | 2023 | -1.84% | -1.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.5 | 2023 | -2.08% | -1.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.96 | 2023 | +0.49% | +4.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 3.89 | 2023 | -13.72% | -12.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.26 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.99 | 2023 | +1.42% | +3.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.85 | 2023 | -0.03% | -0.23% | View data |
