In 2023, 25.5% of the EU inhabitants aged 16 or over was residing in a dwelling during which vitality effectivity was improved within the final 5 years.
Folks liable to poverty or social exclusion have been much less more likely to report residing in dwellings with improved vitality effectivity (17.8%) in contrast with these not in danger (27.5%).
At nationwide degree, amongst individuals liable to poverty or social exclusion, Estonia (47.8%), the Netherlands (45.1%) and Lithuania (32.5%) reported the very best charges of vitality effectivity enhancements of dwellings they stay in, whereas Cyprus (5.0%), Malta (6.7%) and Italy (6.9%) had the bottom.

Supply dataset: ilc_lvhe08
For extra info
- Statistics Defined article on vitality effectivity in households
- Database on earnings and residing circumstances
- Thematic part on earnings, social inclusion and residing circumstances
- European Inexperienced Deal
Methodological be aware
Dwellings during which vitality effectivity has been improved within the final 5 years exhibits the extent to which residential properties have undergone renovations to reinforce vitality efficiency. This consists of all measures that impression the thermal circumstances of the dwelling. Key renovation actions lined by this indicator are: the upgrading of thermal insulation in exterior partitions, roofs, or flooring; the substitute of single-glazed home windows with double or triple-glazed items; and the set up of extra environment friendly heating techniques.