The United States accounted for 22.1 percent of the global natural gas consumption in 2023, becoming the leading consumer of natural gas across the globe. Russia ranked second that year, with a consumption share that reached some 11.3 percent of the total natural gas consumption worldwide.
Distribution of natural gas consumption worldwide in 2023, by country
This report was previously published by BP.
Figures exclude natural gas converted to liquid fuels. Derivatives of natural gas and coal consumed in gas-to-liquids transformation are included.
According to the source, this data represents standard cubic meters (measured at 15°C and 1,013 mbar) where possible. Since the figures were derived directly from tons of oil equivalent using an average conversion factor, it does not necessarily equate with gas volumes expressed in specific national terms.
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Distribution of natural gas consumption worldwide in 2023, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/265424/leading-natural-gas-consuming-countries/
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