In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption in construction with no change from the previous year. Spain showed a positive trend with a 3.54% increase, while Italy experienced notable growth at 15.61%. The United Kingdom and France saw smaller gains, 2.37% and 1.49% respectively. Conversely, the Netherlands and Czech Republic experienced declines of 3.05% and 4.68%. Significantly, Romania and Bulgaria marked increases of 9.96% and 3.84%, indicating growth potential. Estonia and Moldova faced decreases of over 5%. Norway surged by 20.87%, illustrating a stark contrast to Sweden's slight decline of 0.37%.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include technological advancements in energy efficiency reducing consumption rates, while regulatory changes might impact natural gas use. Growing emphasis on sustainable construction practices could accelerate transitions towards renewable energy, potentially affecting gas consumption patterns across Europe's construction industry.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Construction by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26,830 | 2023 | +3.13% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 20,800 | 2023 | +7.1% | +3.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 18,620 | 2023 | +8.34% | +15.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 17,760 | 2023 | +2.56% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8,540 | 2023 | +4.57% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4,230 | 2023 | +4.11% | -3.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3,560 | 2023 | +3.32% | +9.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3,320 | 2023 | +2.62% | +0.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 2,480 | 2023 | +0.29% | -4.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2,460 | 2023 | +3.65% | +2.19% | View data |
