- 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.
Thailand Natural Gas Consumption was 47.20 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, up 6.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Thailand 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.
Thailand Natural Gas Consumption moved from 51.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 47.20 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−7.5%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 51.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the low 44.30 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 6.70 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was −7.9% in 2020.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 16 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 1.2% 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 | 47.20 | +6.5% |
| 2022 Trough | 44.30 | −5.7% |
| 2021 | 47.00 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 46.90 | −7.9% |
| 2019 | 50.90 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 50.00 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 50.10 | −1% |
| 2016 | 50.60 | −0.8% |
| 2015Peak | 51.00 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Thailand 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, transportation fuel usage, and the role of natural gas within Thailand’s energy infrastructure.
Thailand consumed 51.0 bcm of natural gas in 2015, declining slightly to 50.6 bcm in 2016 and further decreasing to 50.1 bcm in 2017. Consumption remained stable at 50.0 bcm in 2018 before increasing slightly to 50.9 bcm in 2019. Demand declined to 46.9 bcm in 2020 due to reduced economic activity before increasing marginally to 47.0 bcm in 2021. Natural gas consumption decreased further to 44.3 bcm in 2022 before recovering to 47.2 bcm in 2023, reflecting changing energy demand patterns and market conditions.
Overall, the dataset indicates a gradual declining trend in Thailand’s natural gas consumption during the review period, despite short-term recovery periods. The reduction was influenced by declining domestic gas production, increasing renewable energy adoption, fuel diversification efforts, and changes in electricity generation patterns. Natural gas continues to play a significant role in Thailand’s power generation sector, although its contribution is being affected by evolving energy policies.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Thailand’s natural gas demand outlook, analyzing consumption changes, and assessing future energy supply requirements. It supports market research, infrastructure planning, investment evaluation, and policy development while providing insights for researchers, energy companies, analysts, and policymakers monitoring Thailand’s energy security, gas supply dynamics, and the transition toward a more diversified energy system.
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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.
Thailand Natural Gas Consumption was 47.20 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, up 6.5% on 2022.
Thailand Natural Gas Consumption moved from 51.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 47.20 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (−7.5%), an average of −1% a year. The series high was 51.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the low 44.30 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022.
The highest value was 51.00 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 and the lowest was 44.30 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022.
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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