- 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.
Sweden Natural Gas Consumption was 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 12.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Sweden from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s natural gas demand patterns, highlighting consumption trends, usage developments, and changes across the natural gas sector. Measured in million cubic metres (million cubic metres), the dataset represents the total annual volume of natural gas consumed.
Sweden Natural Gas Consumption moved from 0.900 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−22.2%), an average of −3.1% a year. The series high was 1.10 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the low 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2023) is 0.400 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was −27.3% in 2022.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 43 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 0% 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 | 0.700 | −12.5% |
| 2022 | 0.800 | −27.3% |
| 2021Peak | 1.10 | +10% |
| 2020 | 1.00 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1.00 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1.00 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1.00 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1.00 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 0.900 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Sweden 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 energy requirements, district heating applications, electricity generation demand, commercial usage, and the role of natural gas within Sweden’s evolving energy system.
Sweden consumed 900 million cubic metres of natural gas in 2015, increasing to 1,000 million cubic metres in 2016. Consumption remained stable at 1,000 million cubic metres from 2017 through 2020, indicating consistent demand across industrial and energy-related applications. Natural gas consumption increased slightly to 1,100 million cubic metres in 2021, before declining to 800 million cubic metres in 2022 and further decreasing to 700 million cubic metres in 2023, representing the lowest consumption level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates a stable consumption pattern during the initial years, followed by a declining trend after 2021. The reduction in natural gas consumption was influenced by Sweden’s increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency improvements, electrification initiatives, and efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependency. Natural gas continues to represent a limited component of Sweden’s energy mix compared with renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind power, and bioenergy.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Sweden’s natural gas demand outlook, analyzing long-term consumption changes, and understanding the country’s energy transition pathway. It supports market research, infrastructure planning, investment assessment, and policy development while providing insights for researchers, energy companies, analysts, and policymakers monitoring energy security, demand trends, and the changing role of natural gas within Sweden’s sustainable 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.
Sweden Natural Gas Consumption was 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 12.5% on 2022.
Sweden Natural Gas Consumption moved from 0.900 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−22.2%), an average of −3.1% a year. The series high was 1.10 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the low 0.700 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023.
The highest value was 1.10 Billion Cubic Metres in 2021 and the lowest was 0.700 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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