Analysis of Energy Poverty in the European Union

The analysis from the Bank of Italy examines the issue of energy poverty affecting millions of families across Europe, based on data from household expenditure surveys for the years 2010, 2015, and 2020. In 2015, approximately 14% of the European population was affected by energy poverty, with notable figures of almost one-fifth in France, Germany, and Spain, while Italy had around 7%. The report emphasizes the need for improved harmonization of data on energy expenditures and calls for efforts to enhance the quality of data collected in household surveys.