kodukasutuse

Kodukasutus is an Estonian term used in economics and statistics to describe the consumption of goods and services within private households. The word is a compound of kodu (home) and kasutus (use). In usage, kodukasutus denotes domestic or household use as distinct from industrial, commercial, or public sector consumption. In national accounts, kodukasutus is used to categorize household expenditures and demand for energy, water, food, household appliances, transportation, and services.

In energy and environmental statistics, kodukasutus refers to the resources consumed by households, including electricity, heating, cooling, natural gas, and water, as well as the waste generated by domestic activity. Analyses of kodukasutus help researchers assess living standards, consumption patterns, and the environmental footprint of households. Policy makers use data on kodukasutus to design efficiency programs, such as energy-saving incentives, building renovations, and sustainable transport options.

The scope of kodukasutus can vary by dataset or country context, but it generally covers private residences and their residents. In studies, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with household consumption or household sector consumption, though some sources reserve kodukasutus specifically for domestic household activities rather than broader family or household units.

See also: household consumption, national accounts, energy statistics, environmental footprint.