In 2023, Germany led European countries in natural gas consumption for commercial and public services, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.14%. Italy, the UK, and France followed, with fluctuating variations, notably the UK at 0.25% and France at 0.7%. The Netherlands and Spain posted moderate growth, with Spain at 1.9%. Eastern European countries varied significantly, with Serbia (9.27%) and Ukraine (2.56%) seeing significant increases, while Slovakia (-2.09%) and Hungary (-0.62%) declined. Norway showed the highest rise at 12.11%. Northern European states like Sweden (4.53%) and smaller markets like Macedonia (4.09%) also experienced notable growth.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in natural gas consumption due to geopolitical developments, energy transition policies towards renewables, and regional economic growth. The impact of European Union climate policies and energy efficiency regulations on consumption patterns in commercial and public sectors will also be significant trailing future share distributions across countries.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.88 | 2023 | +0.81% | -0.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.61 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.015% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.3 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 13.5 | 2023 | +3.08% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.5 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.53 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.12 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.11 | 2023 | +6.67% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2.4 | 2023 | +5.48% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.3 | 2023 | -1.98% | -0.62% | View data |
