Energy consumption of large appliances per dwelling

  • EU households’ consumption for small appliances grew by 113% between 2000 and 2022 (821 kWh/dwelling in 2022, 699 kWh/dwelling in 2010 and 385 kWh/dwelling in 2000) due to higher equipment rates. On the opposite, specific consumption of large appliances decreased by 24% over the same period, thanks to labels and standards.
  • Large appliances still account for the largest share of appliance consumption: 54% of the specific consumption of appliances in 2022, compared to 63% in 2010 and 76% in 2000.
  • Energy efficiency of large electrical appliances is improving rapidly, which allow to compensate the fast-growing consumption of small appliances. This has resulted in a small decline in appliance consumption since 2010 (-6%).

Consumption of electrical appliances in the EU