Between 2005 and 2014, Germany saw a gradual reduction in its natural gas consumption, with levels falling to 73.9 billion cubic meters. Over the following years, the country’s consumption experienced a mostly increasing trend, reaching 77.3 billion cubic meters in 2022. In comparison, domestic production has been in annual decline since 2003. Demand is expected to increase in the future because of a move away from coal and nuclear power. These energy sources made up around 40 percent of Germany’s energy mix in 2021.
Dependence on energy imports
Due to increased demand and falling production, Germany is heavily reliant on energy imports, with its dependency rate increasing to 63.6 percent in 2018. In 2021, Germany imported 102 billion cubic meters of natural gas, by far the highest rate throughout Europe. Imports are expected to increase further as coal and nuclear power is phased out.
Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
In 2018, Germany granted permission for the construction of a 746-mile gas pipeline expansion to the Nord Stream pipeline. It will connect Russia with Germany through the Baltic sea and will have a capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year. This plan has not been without controversies, however. There are fears it will increase German reliance on Russian energy. Ukraine, which the pipeline bypasses, filed a lawsuit against its construction, and 10 European countries officially stated that the project was not in the EU’s best interests. Nonetheless, as of July 2021, U.S. and Germany's representatives agreed on the completion of Nord Stream 2.
Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022
(in billion cubic meters)
Characteristic
Consumption in billion cubic meters
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Exclusive Premium Statistic
To access all Premium Statistics, you need a paid Statista Account
This report was previously published by BP.
Figures exclude natural gas converted to liquid fuels. Derivatives of natural gas and coal consumed in gas-to-liquids transformation are included.
According to the source, this data represents standard cubic meters (measured at 15°C and 1,013 mbar) where possible. Since the figures were derived directly from tons of oil equivalent using an average conversion factor, it does not necessarily equate with gas volumes expressed in specific national terms.
This statistic was compiled using several releases of the publication.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Energy Institute. (June 26, 2023). Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in billion cubic meters) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/
Energy Institute. "Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in billion cubic meters)." Chart. June 26, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/
Energy Institute. (2023). Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in billion cubic meters). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/
Energy Institute. "Natural Gas Consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in Billion Cubic Meters)." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/
Energy Institute, Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in billion cubic meters) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/ (last visited June 18, 2024)
Natural gas consumption in Germany from 2005 to 2022 (in billion cubic meters) [Graph], Energy Institute, June 26, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/703657/natural-gas-consumption-germany/