- 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.
Turkmenistan Natural Gas Consumption was 36.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022. The Natural Gas Consumption dataset of Turkmenistan from 2015 to 2023 provides a detailed 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.
Turkmenistan Natural Gas Consumption moved from 25.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 36.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+44.9%), an average of +4.7% a year. The series high was 37.50 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the low 24.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2017) is 12.70 Billion Cubic Metres. The sharpest single-year move was +23.8% in 2020.
Among the 43 countries in this dataset, Turkmenistan ranks 24 for 2023, behind U.S. (886.5 Billion Cubic Metres) and Russia (453.4 Billion Cubic Metres). It accounts for 0.9% 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 | 36.80 | −1.9% |
| 2022Peak | 37.50 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 36.80 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 34.30 | +23.8% |
| 2019 | 27.70 | −2.5% |
| 2018 | 28.40 | +14.5% |
| 2017 Trough | 24.80 | −1.2% |
| 2016 | 25.10 | −1.2% |
| 2015 | 25.40 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Consumption by country, 2023, Billion Cubic Metres. Turkmenistan 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 requirements, industrial activity, domestic energy demand, and the utilization of natural gas resources within Turkmenistan’s energy system.
Turkmenistan consumed 25.4 bcm of natural gas in 2015, declining slightly to 25.1 bcm in 2016 and further decreasing to 24.8 bcm in 2017. Consumption increased significantly to 28.4 bcm in 2018 before declining slightly to 27.7 bcm in 2019. Demand increased strongly to 34.3 bcm in 2020 and continued rising to 36.8 bcm in 2021. Natural gas consumption increased further to 37.5 bcm in 2022 before declining slightly to 36.8 bcm in 2023, reflecting changing domestic energy requirements.
Overall, the dataset indicates a strong upward trend in Turkmenistan’s natural gas consumption during the review period. Growth was supported by increasing domestic electricity generation demand, industrial development, gas processing activities, and expanded utilization of the country’s substantial natural gas resources. The increase after 2017 reflects greater domestic gas consumption and infrastructure development aimed at supporting economic activities.
The dataset provides valuable insights into Turkmenistan’s natural gas demand outlook, consumption patterns, and future energy infrastructure requirements. It supports market research, investment assessment, energy planning, and policy development while assisting researchers, industry stakeholders, analysts, and policymakers in evaluating Turkmenistan’s energy security, domestic gas utilization, resource management strategies, and the evolving role of natural gas within Central Asia’s energy sector.
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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.
Turkmenistan Natural Gas Consumption was 36.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023, down 1.9% on 2022.
Turkmenistan Natural Gas Consumption moved from 25.40 Billion Cubic Metres in 2015 to 36.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2023 (+44.9%), an average of +4.7% a year. The series high was 37.50 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the low 24.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2017.
The highest value was 37.50 Billion Cubic Metres in 2022 and the lowest was 24.80 Billion Cubic Metres in 2017.
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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