In 2023, Italy leads in European natural gas gross electricity production, with a marginal annual growth of 3.3%. The United Kingdom and Spain follow, with Spain experiencing a significant year-over-year increase of 13.11%. Other notable increases were seen in Greece and the Czech Republic, showing robust growth at 11.07% and 20.21%, respectively. Conversely, Belgium showed a decrease of 0.78%, with countries like Slovenia and Sweden also facing declines.
Future trends to watch include the continued diversification of energy sources, encouraged by energy transition policies. Greater investments in renewables may impact natural gas reliance, leading to varied growth rates across countries.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 13,000 | 2023 | +2.43% | +3.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 11,440 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9,230 | 2023 | +19.19% | +13.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8,520 | 2023 | +1.91% | +3.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5,040 | 2023 | +1.62% | +0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 3,520 | 2023 | +4.38% | +5.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2,070 | 2023 | +2.87% | +11.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,990 | 2023 | +0.87% | -0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,530 | 2023 | +5.68% | +7.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1,410 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.92% | View data |
