Air conditioning demand worldwide 2012-2022, by type
In 2022, the global demand for room air conditioners amounted to nearly 100 million units, while demand for packaged air conditioners stood at approximately 17.9 million units. Within the observed period, demand for room air conditioners peaked in 2019 at close to 102 million units. Although the numbers fluctuate year by year, demand for air conditioning generally increased over the course of the past decade.