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The penetration rate is close to 1 for essential products like washing machines (0,90) and kitchen appliances (0,86), while it is higher for refrigerators (1,6), and lower for dishwashers at 0,47. For some products, geography and average weather temperatures play a crucial role, as in the case of air conditioners or tumble dryers.
Home appliances penetration rate
unit/person
unit/household
Air conditioners
0,18 0,43
Dishwashers
0,20 0,47
Dryers
0,18 0,42
Freezers
0,16 0,38
Fridges
0,68 1,62
Kitchen appliances
0,94 2,24
Household heating & ventilation
0,36 0,86
Washing machines
0,38 0,90
Other cooling
0,03 0,06
Food processing
2,91 6,94
Hot water
1,73 4,13
Microwaves
0,55 1,32
Personal care
1,25 3,00
Vacuum cleaners
0,83 1,99
Other small household
4,87 11,65
Total
15,24 36,40
Small home appliances make a relevant contribution to the total number of products. The average number is almost 29 when considering the total number of small home appliances like toasters, grills, coffee machines or kettles.
Source: UNU-VIE SCYCLE calculations. Number inhabitants and households - Eurostat.
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