Global Natural Gas Consumption
Updated on 09.17.2025
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Global gas consumption rose sharply in 2024, significantly above the average growth rate of 2% between 2010 and 2020. The expects a further increase in 2025. Growth is being driven by Asian countries, mainly China. Gas is tending to replace oil and , particularly in generation. The United States remains by far the world's largest consumer, with a share of 21.9%.
Global natural gas consumption (in billion cubic meters)
| Country | 2023 | 2024 | Changes for 2023-2024 | Share of global consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 888.4 | 902.2 | 1.3% | 21.9% |
| Russia | 453.4 | 477 | 4.9% | 11.6% |
| China | 404.8 | 434.4 | 7% | 10.5% |
| Iran | 246.6 | 245.4 | -0.8% | 5.9% |
| Canada | 124.1 | 128.5 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 117.4 | 121.5 | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Japan | 91.6 | 90.9 | -1% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 72.8 | 78.6 | 7.6% | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | 67 | 71.3 | 6.2% | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | 63.6 | 62 | -3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 58.6 | 58.9 | -0.3% | 1.4% |
| France | 34.1 | 32 | -6.4% | 0.8% |
| World total | 4,015.1 | 4,127.8 | 2.5% | 100% |
Global natural gas consumption.pdf
Global natural gas consumption.pdf
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