In 2023, Germany led Europe's natural gas gross available energy share at 18.1 GWh, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Variations from the previous year indicate significant growth in Poland, Hungary, and Macedonia, while Ukraine saw a considerable decline. Over the past five years, emerging trends suggest modest growth in countries like Germany and Italy, whereas Scandinavia showed mixed results with Norway declining and Finland remaining stable. Smaller economies like Macedonia and Albania exhibited dynamic development, which could hint at shifting market preferences or new economic policies.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts towards renewable energy sources due to environmental policies and technological advancements. Europe's reliance on natural gas may decrease, indicating potential market contractions in traditional strongholds while newer EU states may explore diversifying their energy portfolio.
Top countries in Natural Gas Gross Available Energy Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.1 | 2023 | +0.78% | +1.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.03 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 14.87 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.32 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.99 | 2023 | -0.1% | -0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.83 | 2023 | +0.44% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.38 | 2023 | +2.22% | +3.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.63 | 2023 | -12.68% | -9.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.55 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.2 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.31% | View data |
