- 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.
Canada Natural Gas Consumption was 120.7 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 2.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Canada from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s natural gas demand patterns, highlighting consumption trends, energy usage 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.
Canada Natural Gas Consumption moved from 110.3 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 120.7 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+9.4%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 123.8 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the low 105.6 Billion Cubic Metres in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 18.20 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was +7.4% in 2018.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 4 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 3% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Billion Cubic Metres.
Scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
| Year | Billion Cubic Metres | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120.7 | −2.5% |
| 2022Peak | 123.8 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 118.6 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 115.3 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | 118.7 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 117.7 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 109.6 | +3.8% |
| 2016 Trough | 105.6 | −4.3% |
| 2015 | 110.3 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Canada 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 domestic energy requirements, industrial activity, electricity generation, residential heating demand, and the contribution of natural gas to Canada’s overall energy system and economic development.
Canada consumed 110.3 bcm of natural gas in 2015, declining to 105.6 bcm in 2016 before increasing to 109.6 bcm in 2017. Consumption continued rising to 117.7 bcm in 2018 and reached 118.7 bcm in 2019. Demand decreased slightly to 115.3 bcm in 2020 due to changing economic conditions before recovering to 118.6 bcm in 2021. Natural gas consumption increased further to 123.8 bcm in 2022 before moderating to 120.7 bcm in 2023, reflecting variations in weather conditions, industrial demand, and energy market dynamics.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a moderate upward trend in Canada’s natural gas consumption during the review period, increasing by approximately 9% between 2015 and 2023. Growth was supported by industrial applications, power generation requirements, residential heating demand, and continued reliance on natural gas as a key component of the national energy mix. Short-term fluctuations were influenced by economic activity, seasonal demand variations, and changing energy consumption patterns.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Canada’s natural gas demand outlook, assessing market growth opportunities, and understanding consumption dynamics across different sectors. It supports energy market analysis, infrastructure planning, investment decisions, and policy development while providing insights for researchers, industry stakeholders, analysts, and policymakers monitoring demand trends, energy security, and the future role of natural gas in Canada’s energy landscape.
Using this data in a report, paper or presentation? Copy a formatted citation.
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.
Canada Natural Gas Consumption was 120.7 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 2.5% on 2022.
Canada Natural Gas Consumption moved from 110.3 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 120.7 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+9.4%), an average of +1.1% a year. The series high was 123.8 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the low 105.6 Billion Cubic Metres in 2016.
The highest value was 123.8 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the lowest was 105.6 Billion Cubic Metres in 2016.
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.
Need more data?
Need a longer historical series, a custom country set, additional dimensions, or a tailored dataset? Send us your requirement.