- Natural Gas Consumption refers to the total amount of natural gas used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes.
Brazil Natural Gas Consumption was 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 6.2% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Brazil from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s natural gas demand patterns, highlighting consumption trends, market developments, and changes across the natural gas sector. Measured in billion cubic metres (bcm), the dataset represents the total annual volume of natural gas consumed.
Brazil Natural Gas Consumption moved from 42.90 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−30.1%), an average of −4.4% a year. The series high was 42.90 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the low 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2023) is 12.90 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was +28.7% in 2021.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 26 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 0.7% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Billion Cubic Metres.
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| Year | Billion Cubic Metres | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 30.00 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 32.00 | −20.8% |
| 2021 | 40.40 | +28.7% |
| 2020 | 31.40 | −12% |
| 2019 | 35.70 | −0.6% |
| 2018 | 35.90 | −4.5% |
| 2017 | 37.60 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 37.10 | −13.5% |
| 2015Peak | 42.90 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Brazil is highlighted.
Data definition
Natural Gas Consumption — - Natural Gas Consumption refers to the total amount of natural gas used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in billion cubic meters (bcm) and represents the demand for natural gas across electricity generation, industrial operations, residential and commercial heating, transportation, and other applications. This indicator reflects a country's dependence on natural gas as an energy source, the development of gas infrastructure, and overall energy demand patterns. Natural Gas Consumption is widely used to evaluate energy security, fuel diversification, economic activity, and trends in natural gas utilization across countries.
The data includes domestic consumption of natural gas supplied through pipeline networks, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, and domestically produced gas used across various sectors. It covers natural gas consumption for electricity and heat generation, industrial processes, manufacturing, residential heating, commercial applications, transportation, and other energy uses. It may also include non-energy uses such as natural gas used as a feedstock in petrochemical and fertilizer production where accounted for within national energy balances. The indicator represents total natural gas demand within a country regardless of whether the gas is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, gas utilities, government reports, and standardized international energy databases to enable consistent comparison of consumption trends.
The data excludes natural gas production, reserves, pipeline transmission volumes, storage inventories, and gas losses during extraction, processing, transmission, and distribution unless specifically included in national accounting methodologies. It does not include consumption of natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, coal, refined petroleum products, renewable gases, or synthetic gases unless classified as natural gas within reporting frameworks. The indicator does not measure energy efficiency, affordability, access to gas services, or the environmental impact associated with natural gas use. Differences in national reporting practices, gas quality standards, conversion factors, and estimation methods may result in minor variations in reported consumption values across countries.
Natural Gas Consumption — - Natural Gas Consumption refers to the total amount of natural gas used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in billion cubic meters (bcm) and represents the demand for natural gas across electricity generation, industrial operations, residential and commercial heating, transportation, and other applications. This indicator reflects a country's dependence on natural gas as an energy source, the development of gas infrastructure, and overall energy demand patterns. Natural Gas Consumption is widely used to evaluate energy security, fuel diversification, economic activity, and trends in natural gas utilization across countries.
It serves as an important indicator of electricity generation demand, industrial activity, manufacturing requirements, and the role of natural gas within Brazil’s diversified energy system.
Brazil consumed 42.9 bcm of natural gas in 2015, declining significantly to 37.1 bcm in 2016 before increasing slightly to 37.6 bcm in 2017. Consumption decreased further to 35.9 bcm in 2018 and 35.7 bcm in 2019. Demand declined to 31.4 bcm in 2020 due to reduced economic activity and lower energy demand. Natural gas consumption recovered strongly to 40.4 bcm in 2021 before declining to 32.0 bcm in 2022 and further decreasing to 30.0 bcm in 2023, reflecting changing market conditions and energy demand patterns.
Overall, the dataset indicates a declining trend in Brazil’s natural gas consumption during the review period, despite temporary recovery in 2021. The fluctuations were influenced by changes in electricity generation requirements, hydropower availability, industrial activity, economic conditions, and energy market dynamics. Natural gas consumption increased during periods of higher demand for thermal power generation but declined as renewable energy sources and hydropower availability influenced the electricity mix.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Brazil’s natural gas demand outlook, analyzing consumption dynamics, and assessing future energy infrastructure requirements. It supports market research, investment planning, energy strategy development, and policy formulation while providing insights for researchers, industry stakeholders, analysts, and policymakers monitoring Brazil’s energy security, natural gas utilization, power sector transformation, and the evolving role of gas within the country’s broader energy landscape.
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Definition- Natural Gas Consumption refers to the total amount of natural gas used within a country during a given year for energy and non-energy purposes. It is typically measured in billion cubic meters (bcm) and represents the demand for natural gas across electricity generation, industrial operations, residential and commercial heating, transportation, and other applications. This indicator reflects a country's dependence on natural gas as an energy source, the development of gas infrastructure, and overall energy demand patterns. Natural Gas Consumption is widely used to evaluate energy security, fuel diversification, economic activity, and trends in natural gas utilization across countries.
Brazil Natural Gas Consumption was 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 6.2% on 2022.
Brazil Natural Gas Consumption moved from 42.90 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−30.1%), an average of −4.4% a year. The series high was 42.90 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the low 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023.
The highest value was 42.90 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the lowest was 30.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023.
Included: The data includes domestic consumption of natural gas supplied through pipeline networks, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, and domestically produced gas used across various sectors. It covers natural gas consumption for electricity and heat generation, industrial processes, manufacturing, residential heating, commercial applications, transportation, and other energy uses. It may also include non-energy uses such as natural gas used as a feedstock in petrochemical and fertilizer production where accounted for within national energy balances. The indicator represents total natural gas demand within a country regardless of whether the gas is produced domestically or imported. Data is compiled from national energy statistics, gas utilities, government reports, and standardized international energy databases to enable consistent comparison of consumption trends. Excluded: The data excludes natural gas production, reserves, pipeline transmission volumes, storage inventories, and gas losses during extraction, processing, transmission, and distribution unless specifically included in national accounting methodologies. It does not include consumption of natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, coal, refined petroleum products, renewable gases, or synthetic gases unless classified as natural gas within reporting frameworks. The indicator does not measure energy efficiency, affordability, access to gas services, or the environmental impact associated with natural gas use. Differences in national reporting practices, gas quality standards, conversion factors, and estimation methods may result in minor variations in reported consumption values across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Billion Cubic Metres.
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