Germany has the highest consumption of natural gas in the European commercial and public services sector with 123.73 TWh in 2023, followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. Despite a slight decrease of 0.14% in Germany, strong increases are evident in countries like Spain (2.38%) and Ukraine (2.56%). Trends over the last two years show significant variation: Serbia (9.27%), Norway (13.36%), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (8.4%) experienced substantial growth, whereas Slovakia (-2.09%) and Hungary (-0.62%) saw declines. The average consumption over the last 5 years has stabilized, with modest annual changes across the region.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of renewable energy policies on natural gas consumption, the geopolitical climate affecting supply chains, and technological advancements in energy efficiency. These factors could lead to varied consumption trends across different countries.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 123,730 | 2023 | +0.81% | -0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 84,380 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.015% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 77,310 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 73,320 | 2023 | +3.08% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 35,160 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 25,080 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 22,290 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 16,810 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 12,970 | 2023 | +5.48% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 12,430 | 2023 | -1.98% | -0.62% | View data |
