Gas consumption by region in Finland
Finland: Gas consumption by region was 11.19 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.19 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
69th
of 77 countries
All-time high
47 terawatt-hours
in 2003
All-time low
4.44 terawatt-hours
in 1974
Years of data
52
1974–2025
Gas consumption by region in Finland, 1974–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gas consumption by region in Finland is 11.19 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas consumption by region in Finland peaked at 47 terawatt-hours in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.44 terawatt-hours, in 1974.
Finland ranks 69th of 77 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gas consumption by region in Finland, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4.44 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1975 | 7.36 terawatt-hours | +65.5% |
| 1976 | 8.62 terawatt-hours | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 8.77 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 9.54 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 9.51 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 8.95 terawatt-hours | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 7.12 terawatt-hours | -20.4% |
| 1982 | 6.72 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 6.52 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 7.47 terawatt-hours | +14.5% |
| 1985 | 9.48 terawatt-hours | +26.9% |
| 1986 | 11.47 terawatt-hours | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 15.17 terawatt-hours | +32.3% |
| 1988 | 16.32 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 21.4 terawatt-hours | +31.1% |
| 1990 | 25.21 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 1991 | 26.57 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 27.59 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 28.51 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 31.47 terawatt-hours | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 32.68 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 34.19 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 33.64 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 38.54 terawatt-hours | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 38.58 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 39.41 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 42.76 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 42.46 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 47 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 45.28 terawatt-hours | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 41.43 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 44.28 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 40.96 terawatt-hours | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 41.88 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 37.38 terawatt-hours | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 41.3 terawatt-hours | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 36.12 terawatt-hours | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 31.95 terawatt-hours | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 29.71 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 26.56 terawatt-hours | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 22.88 terawatt-hours | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 20.08 terawatt-hours | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 18.27 terawatt-hours | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 21.01 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 2019 | 20.35 terawatt-hours | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 20.64 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 20.75 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 10.54 terawatt-hours | -49.2% |
| 2023 | 11.43 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 12.74 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 11.19 terawatt-hours | -12.1% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 11.19 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 95.68 terawatt-hours, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Finland's 11.19 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 73.89 terawatt-hours, 15% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.04 terawatt-hours | 4.44 terawatt-hours | 9.54 terawatt-hours | 6 |
| 1980s | 11.06 terawatt-hours | 6.52 terawatt-hours | 21.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.7 terawatt-hours | 25.21 terawatt-hours | 38.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.28 terawatt-hours | 37.38 terawatt-hours | 47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.82 terawatt-hours | 18.27 terawatt-hours | 41.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.55 terawatt-hours | 10.54 terawatt-hours | 20.75 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More energy & mining data for Finland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.4241 % 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 0.0001 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 13.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas consumption by region in Finland?
- Gas consumption by region in Finland was 11.19 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas consumption by region recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 47 terawatt-hours in 2003.
- What is the lowest gas consumption by region recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 terawatt-hours in 1974.
- How does Finland rank for gas consumption by region?
- Finland ranks 69th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gas consumption by region rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas consumption by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.