Shedding light : unveiling the dynamics of energy poverty in the EU

More than 10.5% of the population of the European Union (EU) struggled with inadequate home heating in 2023. This is a worrying escalation on previous years (+3.7 percentage points since 2021), with some countries reaching as high as 20%. At the same time 3% of EU citizens were affected by long-term persistent energy poverty, primarily challenged by utility bill arrears and difficulties in heating their homes. Energy poverty affected households across all income levels, with some regions witnessing substantial challenges even among those in the middle and highest income brackets. This report provides disaggregated data and statistical analysis on energy poverty indicators across all EU Members States, regions and socioeconomic strata. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the deep-rooted causes of energy poverty and to reduce its prevalence across the EU. As we intensify efforts to achieve the energy transition, these insights are crucial to ensure that no citizen is left behind in the pursuit of a sustainable and equitable energy future.