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Average annual growth rate in electricity consumption by sector, 1990-2008 and 2007-2008, EU-27

Figure Created 17 Jun 2011 Published 08 Aug 2011 Last modified 29 Nov 2012

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Since 1990, in the EU-27 the electricity consumption increased in the service sector (including agriculture) at an annual growth rate of 2.6 %. In total, the electricity consumption increased by 59.2 % between 1990 and 2008. The main reasons for increased electricity consumption in the service sector were the sustained growth of this sector throughout the EU, the increased use of electrical appliances (such as air conditioning, lighting or IT equipment) and the penetration of new electrical devices