This statistic shows the age distribution among consumers considered to be highly engaged with the energy market in Great Britain (GB) in 2016. It shows that the largest share of so-called Switched On* users were between 35 and 64 years old.
Age of consumers highly engaged in the energy market in Great Britain (GB) in 2016
*Ofgem refers to consumers highly engaged with the energy market as 'Switched On' users. According to the source, Switched On users made up 15 percent of all energy users in 2016.
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Ofgem, & Ipsos. (August 3, 2016). Age of consumers highly engaged in the energy market in Great Britain (GB) in 2016 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 17, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/713182/energy-consumers-highly-engaged-by-age-uk-gb/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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