Heating energy consumption by energy source

  • Natural gas is the leading energy source for households space heating in the EU, with a rather stable share (37% in 2022, 38% in 2010 and 37% in 2000).
  • The share of electricity stood at 6% in 2022, a similar level compared to 2000 and 2010. 
  • Oil is slowly being phased out (-12 points, from 25% in 2000 to 17% in 2010 and 13% in 2022) but remains significant in some Member States such as Cyprus.
  • Renewables are progressing (+15 points, from 16% in 2000 to 23% in 2010 and 31% in 2022).
  • The share of heat is almost stable, from 11% in 2000 to 10% in 2010 and 2022.

Household energy consumption for heating by energy

Note : heating energy consumption includes ambient heat consumption.