The United States consumed around 915 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2022. This was far more than any other country in the world. The country is a major gas producer and able to satisfy its gas demand through domestic production. Other large consumer and producer countries include Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
Countries with largest natural gas consumption worldwide in 2022 (in billion cubic meters)
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Countries with largest natural gas consumption worldwide in 2022 (in billion cubic meters) [Graph], BGR, January 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/264772/top-countries-based-on-natural-gas-consumption/