Energy Consumers in Hungarian Residential Buildings Compared to Europe

Hungarian residential buildings are among the highest energy consumers in the EU, ranking fourth when adjusted for climate differences. Between 2000 and 2023, energy consumption in Hungary decreased by only 13%, compared to a 25% drop across the EU. In 2023, Croatia, Luxembourg, and Italy had the highest energy consumption, while Romania's was lower than the EU average. Since 2019, energy use has decreased by 12% in the EU and 8% in Hungary, indicating a recent acceleration in energy efficiency improvements.