The amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) has continuously increased over the years, both aerothermal and ground source heat pumps. The number of operating heat pumps in the EU has increased from 25 million in 2013 to 41.9 million in 2020. Throughout the whole timeline, aerothermal heat pumps were by far the most common than ground source heat pumps.
The environmental impact of heat pumps
A big share of households in major European countries depend on fossil fuel sources for their heating systems. For instance, natural gas and heating oil accounted for about 75 percent of household heating sources in Germany in 2020. Because of this, heating is the biggest contributor to residential CO2 emissions in some of those countries. In fact, around 12 percent of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 came from the residential sector. Transitioning to energy-efficient electric heat pumps has a lot of potential for the reduction of the environmental impact of European buildings.
Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020
(in millions)
Figures only include heat pumps that meet the efficiency criteria (seasonal performance factor) defined by Directive 2009/28 / EC.
From 2013 to 2019 the data includes the United Kingdom, which back then was still a member of the EU.
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EurObserv'ER. (December 12, 2021). Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/
EurObserv'ER. "Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020 (in millions)." Chart. December 12, 2021. Statista. Accessed November 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/
EurObserv'ER. (2021). Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/
EurObserv'ER. "Annual Amount of Heat Pumps in Operation in The European Union (Eu) from 2013 to 2020 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 12 Dec 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/
EurObserv'ER, Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/ (last visited November 11, 2024)
Annual amount of heat pumps in operation in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2020 (in millions) [Graph], EurObserv'ER, December 12, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/739745/heat-pumps-in-operation-eu/