The European construction sector's natural gas consumption in 2023 varied significantly across countries. Germany led without changing from last year, while Italy saw the largest increase at 15.52%. Norway also experienced significant growth at 20.87%. Conversely, the Netherlands and Estonia saw declines, with reductions of 2.91% and 5.76% respectively. Romania and Slovenia showed notable increases at 9.39% and 7.35%. Over the last five years, growth has been uneven, reflecting diverse economic and policy conditions.
Future trends to watch include the decarbonization of the construction industry, with shifts towards renewable energy sources, stricter environmental regulations, and potential geopolitical effects on natural gas supply in Europe. These factors may lead to further declines in natural gas consumption in the sector.
Top countries in Construction Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,450 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,780 | 2023 | +7.1% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 5,150 | 2023 | +8.26% | +15.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 4,930 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2,370 | 2023 | +4.57% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,240 | 2023 | +4.19% | -2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 942.78 | 2023 | +2.55% | +9.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 927.02 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 687.99 | 2023 | +0.23% | -4.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 673.49 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.76% | View data |
