Rank in country
5 / 7
Among 7 regions in Switzerland
Zurich - Energy Poverty / Cold Homes
Regional factual view for Energy Poverty / Cold Homes in Zurich (2024).
Zurich
Latest value
· 2024
0.70% of people
CH 0.7 · +0.0 pp vs country · Europe 9.5 · -8.8 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
232 / 235
Among 235 European regions
Population
1,605,508
Regional population · 2024
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people living in households that cannot afford to keep their home adequately warm.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat Inability to keep home adequately warm ILC_MDES01_R
How Zurich compares
Lower is better · Range 0.2–9.5
Zurich
0.7
Switzerland
0.7
Europe
9.5
Switzerland +0.0 pp
Europe -8.8 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Zurich recorded 0.7% in 2024, broadly in line with the national benchmark for Switzerland but more favorable than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 11,000 people in the region.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Housing burden is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Arrears on bills is more favorable.