Energy

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Supply and total consumption of electricity, 2021*

Supply GWh %
Nuclear power 22 649 26,1
Hydro power 15 550 17,9
Wind power 8 133 9,4
Solar power 305 0,4
Net imports 17 768 20,5
Other heating power 22 370 25,8
Total 86 775 100
Total consumption GWh %
Industry and construction 37 706 43,5
Households and agriculture 24 535 28,3
Services and public consumption 21 906 25,2
Transmission and distribution losses 2 629 3,0
Total 86 775 100

* preliminary data

Household energy consumption, 2021

By use GWh %
Space heating 46 423 67,5
Heating of domestic water 10 133 14,7
Other electrical equipment 6 871 10,0
Heating of saunas 3 069 4,5
Lighting 1 482 2,2
Cooking 833 1,2
Total 68 810 100
By energy source GWh %
Electricity 24 261 35,3
District heat 19 688 28,6
Wood 14 753 21,4
Heat pump 7 345 10,7
Other 1) 2 763 4,0
Total 68 810 100

1) Peat, coal, natural gas, light and heavy fuel oil

Energy 2022 table service

Energy in Finland 2022 (pdf)

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Last updated 3 Mar 2023