The European Commercial and Public Services sector's natural gas consumption presents varied trends across countries. As of 2023, Germany leads with the highest consumption share, followed by Italy, the United Kingdom, and France. Over the past year, significant consumption increases occurred in Ukraine (2.55%) and Bulgaria (2.21%), contrasted by declines in Slovakia (-4.96%) and Portugal (-1.86%) among others. Austria recorded a modest increase of 1.05%, showing a positive trend alongside others like Finland and Ireland. Meanwhile, notable spikes were observed in Norway (11.99%) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (8.4%).
Future trends worth monitoring include:
- Post-pandemic economic recovery potentially driving up consumption in industrialized regions.
- Energy transition implications as Europe pursues carbon neutrality goals.
- Potential geopolitical impacts on energy imports affecting natural gas availability and consumption patterns.
- Technological advancements and energy-efficient policies possibly leading to a reduction in natural gas consumption.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.23 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.49 | 2023 | +0.92% | -0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.34 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.55 | 2023 | +3.09% | +0.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.46 | 2023 | +1.49% | -0.094% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.64 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.15 | 2023 | +0.49% | +0.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.12 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.31 | 2023 | -1.98% | -0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.13 | 2023 | +1.26% | -1.35% | View data |
