In 2023, Germany led in European household consumption of natural gas, holding over 22% of the share, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Germany and Poland showed consumption growth, whereas Ukraine, Sweden, and France experienced declines. Analyst observations highlight Greece and Bulgaria's significant growth in natural gas consumption, driven by economic and policy shifts. Trends suggest potential shifts due to geopolitical tensions and increased adoption of renewable energy sources.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of cleaner energy policies on natural gas consumption.
- Potential shifts in energy supply chains due to economic and geopolitical factors.
- Increased investment in energy efficiency in households.
- Technological advancements improving gas usage efficiency.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 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 | +0.73% | +4.85% | 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 |
