Electrical appliances in Dutch households, 1990-2001
The use of domestic electrical appliances continues to increase. Almost all households have a washing machine, but three quarters also have freezers, microwaves and PCs.
| 1990 | 1995 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | |
| % of Dutch households | ||||||
| Freezers | 53 | 61 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 72 |
| Microwave and/or combination oven | 16 | 51 | 67 | 72 | 74 | 79 |
| Dishwasher | 10 | 20 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 42 |
| Washing machine | 88 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
| Dryer | 25 | 41 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 |
| Personal computer | 21 | 39 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 69 |
| Source: CBS (2003) and Statline. | CBS/EDC/May03/0034 | |||||
Developments
Electricity consumption per household has risen steadily since 1990, mainly because households own increasing numbers of electrical appliances. Between 1950 and 1999, the consumption of electricity per household more than quadrupled in the Netherlands. In particular, ownership of microwaves, dryers, dishwashers and sunbeds has increased considerably. These appliances consume large amounts of electricity.
Electricity consumption in the average household by the appliances shown in the table accounts for over 20% of the total household electricity consumption (EnergieNed, 2000). Electricity accounts for less than 20% of total household energy use.
