In 2023, Germany led the European industry sector in natural gas consumption with 844.21 thousand terajoules, showing a 0.56% year-on-year increase. France, however, experienced a decline of 1.72%, consuming 422.35 thousand terajoules. Notably, Portugal and Finland saw substantial year-on-year growth of 3.22% and 3.58% respectively, indicating an upward trend in certain regions. Meanwhile, Romania and Ukraine faced significant declines of 6.42% and 18.38% respectively, reflecting economic or structural shifts. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates moderate and varied changes across the continent.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of energy transition policies, geopolitical developments, and advances in renewable energy which could reduce reliance on natural gas. Additionally, economic recovery efforts and industrial growth within EU economies might spur changes in consumption patterns.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 844,210 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 422,350 | 2023 | -1.11% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 383,140 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 370,450 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 311,500 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 213,890 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 180,240 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 171,670 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 116,690 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 91,220 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.25% | View data |
