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Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2024 (in billion cubic meters)

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Release date

June 2025

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Region

Germany

Survey time period

2005 to 2024

Supplementary notes

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.

This statistic was compiled using several releases of the publication.

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Between 2005 and 2014, Germany saw a gradual reduction in its natural gas consumption, with levels falling to **** billion cubic meters. Over the following years, the country’s consumption experienced a mostly increasing trend, reaching billion cubic meters in 2024. In comparison, domestic production has been in annual decline since 2003. Demand is expected to increase in the future because of a move away from coal and nuclear power. This energy source made up around ***percent of Germany’s energy mix in 2024.

Dependence on energy imports

Due to increased demand and diversification, Germany is heavily reliant on energy imports. In 2023, the import value of natural gas amounted to 24.84 billion euros, while the import value of oil stood at 42.58 billion euros. That year, Germany's natural gas imports reached*billion cubic meters, by far the highest rate throughout Europe. Imports are expected to increase further as coal and nuclear power are phased out.

LNG import terminals in Europe

Because of the sanctions imposed on Russian gas, Europa had to increase investments in LNG terminals to receive natural gas from other producer countries. As of January 2025, Italy and Spain had the highest number of operational import LNG terminals in Europe, at seven terminals each. That year, four of the 11 LNG terminals under construction were located in Germany.