Imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal
Portugal: Imports of natural gas by partner country was 3,606 Million cubic metres in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,606 Million cubic metres
Change on year
down 16.8%
World rank
22nd
of 51 countries
All-time high
6,275 Million cubic metres
in 2017
All-time low
0 Million cubic metres
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 3,606 Million cubic metres for imports of natural gas by partner country in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.8% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal peaked at 6,275 Million cubic metres in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 Million cubic metres, in 1990.
Portugal ranks 22nd of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1992 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1993 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1994 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1995 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1996 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1997 | 115 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1998 | 813 Million cubic metres | +607.0% |
| 1999 | 2,272 Million cubic metres | +179.5% |
| 2000 | 2,300 Million cubic metres | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 2,553 Million cubic metres | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 3,110 Million cubic metres | +21.8% |
| 2003 | 3,026 Million cubic metres | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 3,760 Million cubic metres | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 4,464 Million cubic metres | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 4,200 Million cubic metres | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 4,319 Million cubic metres | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 4,763 Million cubic metres | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 4,896 Million cubic metres | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 5,160 Million cubic metres | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 5,184 Million cubic metres | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,508 Million cubic metres | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 4,401 Million cubic metres | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 4,070 Million cubic metres | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 4,713 Million cubic metres | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 4,945 Million cubic metres | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 6,275 Million cubic metres | +26.9% |
| 2018 | 5,818 Million cubic metres | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 6,069 Million cubic metres | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 5,920 Million cubic metres | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 5,727 Million cubic metres | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 5,803 Million cubic metres | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 4,333 Million cubic metres | -25.3% |
| 2024 | 3,606 Million cubic metres | -16.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3,606 Million cubic metres is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,691 Million cubic metres, 1.3× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3,606 Million cubic metres is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,606 Million cubic metres, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +607.0% | 115 Million cubic metres | 813 Million cubic metres |
| 1999 | +179.5% | 813 Million cubic metres | 2,272 Million cubic metres |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 320 Million cubic metres | 0 Million cubic metres | 2,272 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,739 Million cubic metres | 2,300 Million cubic metres | 4,896 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,114 Million cubic metres | 4,070 Million cubic metres | 6,275 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,078 Million cubic metres | 3,606 Million cubic metres | 5,920 Million cubic metres | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal?
- Imports of natural gas by partner country in Portugal was 3,606 Million cubic metres in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 6,275 Million cubic metres in 2017.
- What is the lowest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Million cubic metres in 1990.
- How does Portugal rank for imports of natural gas by partner country?
- Portugal ranks 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of natural gas by partner country rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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