- 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.
Kazakhstan Natural Gas Consumption was 21.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, up 0.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakhstan Natural Gas Consumption moved from 13.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 21.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+55.1%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 21.60 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the low 13.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 7.80 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was +22% in 2021.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Kazakhstan ranks 33 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 0.5% 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 | 21.40 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 21.30 | −1.4% |
| 2021Peak | 21.60 | +22% |
| 2020 | 17.70 | −10.2% |
| 2019 | 19.70 | +18% |
| 2018 | 16.70 | 0% |
| 2017 | 16.70 | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 15.00 | +8.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 13.80 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Kazakhstan 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 industrial activity, electricity generation requirements, residential heating demand, and the expanding role of natural gas within Kazakhstan’s energy system.
Kazakhstan consumed 13.8 bcm of natural gas in 2015, increasing to 15.0 bcm in 2016 and further rising to 16.7 bcm in 2017. Consumption remained stable at 16.7 bcm in 2018 before increasing significantly to 19.7 bcm in 2019. Demand declined to 17.7 bcm in 2020 due to reduced economic activity before increasing to 21.6 bcm in 2021. Natural gas consumption remained strong at 21.3 bcm in 2022 and increased slightly to 21.4 bcm in 2023.
Overall, the dataset indicates a strong upward trend in Kazakhstan’s natural gas consumption during the review period. Growth was supported by industrial expansion, rising domestic energy demand, increased gas utilization for electricity generation, urbanization, and government initiatives aimed at expanding natural gas access. The increasing consumption reflects Kazakhstan’s efforts to improve domestic gas utilization and reduce reliance on more carbon-intensive energy sources.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Kazakhstan’s natural gas demand outlook, analyzing consumption growth patterns, and assessing future energy infrastructure requirements. It supports market research, investment evaluation, energy planning, and policy development while providing insights for researchers, industry stakeholders, analysts, and policymakers monitoring Kazakhstan’s energy security, domestic gas market development, consumption trends, and the evolving role of natural gas within Central Asia’s 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.
Kazakhstan Natural Gas Consumption was 21.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, up 0.5% on 2022.
Kazakhstan Natural Gas Consumption moved from 13.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 21.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+55.1%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 21.60 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the low 13.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015.
The highest value was 21.60 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the lowest was 13.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015.
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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