Household energy consumption by energy in the EU

  • Natural gas is the most widely used energy source by households in the EU. Its share has been relatively stable around 33% since 2000 (33.5% in 2021). 
  • Electricity comes second with a steadily increasing share, rising from 21% in 2000 to 22.5% in 2010 before reaching 25% in 2021. 
  • Oil is slowly being replaced by other energy sources (10% in 2021 compared to 14.6% in 2010 and 22% in 2000) but its use remains important in the island countries.
  • The share of wood stood at 21% in 2021. It has shown a consistent increase since 2000 (+9 points) with the most significant growth observed between 2000 and 2010 (+5 points).

Household energy consumption by energy in the EU