Heat pump record: 3 million units sold in 2022, contributing to REPowerEU targets

The European heat pump market broke a new record in 2022 according to early data from 16 markets*, with around 3 million units sold. Figures for 2022 gathered by the European Heat Pump Association indicate growth of almost 38%, more than the previous year’s unprecedented rise of 34% in annual sales. The total number of connected heating heat pumps (both air to air and ‘hydronic’ or water-based) and hot water heat pumps in Europe is now around 20 million. They are providing heating to about 16% of Europe’s residential and commercial buildings**.