Domestic electricity consumption Environment

This indicator shows median domestic electricity consumption (kWh), in the UK, for 2012 to 2024.

Data sources:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Great Britain) (opens in a new tab) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Northern Ireland) (opens in a new tab)
Published on:
18 December 2025 and 18 December 2025

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Domestic electricity consumption

Median domestic electricity consumption (kWh), lower tier/unitary authorities, 2024-25

Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Great Britain)(link opens in a new tab) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Northern Ireland)(link opens in a new tab)

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Domestic electricity consumption

Median domestic electricity consumption (kWh), lower tier/unitary authorities, 2012-13 to 2024-25

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Domestic electricity consumption

Median domestic electricity consumption (kWh), lower tier/unitary authorities, 2024-25

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Domestic electricity consumption

Median domestic electricity consumption (kWh), lower tier/unitary authorities, 2012-13 to 2024-25

Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Great Britain)(link opens in a new tab) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Northern Ireland)(link opens in a new tab)

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Interpretation

These figures are based on meter level electricity consumption data.

Electricity consumption estimates for Great Britain cover the months February to January. For example, 2024 relates to the period February 2024 to January 2025. Electricity meters with a profile class of 1 or 2 are classified as domestic meters.

Electricity consumption estimates for Northern Ireland refer to financial years (1 April – 31 March). For example, 2024 relates to the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. Northern Ireland local government district figures are only available from 2015 onwards. Electricity meters are classified as domestic meters based on their tariff type.

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The original source data for this indicator can be found on the following pages: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Great Britain)(opens in a new tab) and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Northern Ireland)(opens in a new tab).

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Other indicators

Domestic electricity consumption is one of 104 local indicators on the Explore local statistics service. See the full list of local indicators.

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