List of Highest Natural Gas Consuming Countries
Natural gas, also called methane gas or natural methane gas, is a colorless, highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon consisting mainly of methane and ethane.
It is a type of petroleum that generally occurs associated with crude oil. It is mainly used as fuel for generating electricity and heat.
Natural gas is a compressed form used as fuel for vehicles known as CNG. In addition, it is used as fuel for boilers and air conditioners worldwide.
The world’s largest consumer of natural gas is the United States, which consumed some 832 billion cubic meters in 2020.
The U.S. is also one of the largest natural gas producers globally, reaching 863 billion cubic meters in 2018.
Here is the list of major countries by natural gas consumption million cubic feet per year.
Highest Natural Gas Consuming Countries
Country | Natural Gas Consumption (million cubic feet/Year) |
USA | 846,600 |
European Union | 469,600 |
Russia | 444,300 |
China | 307,300 |
Iran | 223,600 |
ASEAN | 165,900 |
Canada | 120,300 |
Saudi Arabia | 113,600 |
Japan | 108,100 |
Mexico | 90,700 |
Germany | 88,700 |
United Kingdom | 78,800 |
United Arab Emirates | 72,200 |
Italy | 72,100 |
Egypt | 58,900 |
India | 54,200 |
Turkey | 51,700 |
Thailand | 50,100 |
South Korea | 49,400 |
Argentina | 48,500 |
Qatar | 47,400 |
France | 44,700 |
Malaysia | 42,800 |
Australia | 41,900 |
Uzbekistan | 41,600 |
Pakistan | 40,700 |
Indonesia | 39,200 |
Algeria | 38,900 |
Brazil | 38,300 |
Venezuela | 37,600 |
Netherlands | 36,100 |