The data displays the share of global natural gas production of the leading natural gas producing countries worldwide from 2010 to 2017. In 2017, China produced approx. 4.1% of the total global natural gas production. Natural gas demand is expected to rise in the future. Natural gas has been touted as a method to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy industry.
United States | 19.3 | 20.4 | 21.4 | 21.1 | 20 |
Russia | 18.4 | 17.6 | 16.7 | 16.3 | 17.3 |
Iran | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5 | 5.7 | 6.1 |
Qatar | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
Canada | 5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
China | 3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Norway | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Saudi Arabia | 2.6 | 3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3 |
Algeria | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Indonesia | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2 | 1.8 |