According to the latest data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency, 16.9% of Cypriots were unable to adequately warm their homes in 2023, significantly higher than the EU average of 10.6%.
While the percentage marks an improvement for Cyprus—down 2.3 percentage points from 19.2% in 2022—it contrasts with a rising trend across the EU, where the average increased by 1.3 percentage points from 9.3% the previous year.
Follow THE FUTURE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Telegram
Spain and Portugal topped the list of countries with the highest proportion of residents struggling to heat their homes, both at 20.8%, closely followed by Bulgaria (20.7%), Lithuania (20.0%), and Greece (19.2%).
On the other end of the spectrum, Luxembourg reported the lowest share of residents facing this issue at just 2.1%, with Finland (2.6%), Slovenia (3.6%), Austria (3.9%), and Estonia (4.1%) also ranking among the least affected nations.
Despite overall economic recovery efforts, the data highlights the persistent challenge of energy affordability in some parts of Europe, particularly in Southern and Eastern regions.
