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Észak-Magyarország - Energy Poverty / Cold Homes

Regional factual view for Energy Poverty / Cold Homes in Észak-Magyarország (2025).

Észak-Magyarország

Latest value

· 2025

12.70% of people

HU 5.8 · +6.9 pp vs country · Europe 8.0 · +4.7 pp vs Europe

Rank in country

1 / 8

Among 8 regions in Hungary

Rank in Europe

49 / 226

Among 226 European regions

Population

1,072,232

Regional population · 2025

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 Észak-Magyarország compares

Lower is better · Range 1.4–12.7

Észak-Magyarország 12.7
Hungary 5.8
Europe 8.0
Hungary +6.9 pp Europe +4.7 pp

Regional map

· 2025 · 8 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Észak-Magyarország recorded 12.7% in 2025, a less favorable result than both the national benchmark for Hungary and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 136,000 people in the region.

Recent change

From 2021 to 2025, the indicator deteriorated modestly from 10.7% to 12.7%; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.

Related indicators

The topic picture is mixed: the result for Arrears on bills is less favorable than the European regional benchmark and has recently deteriorated, while the result for Housing burden is more favorable and has recently improved.