Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Vietnam’s consumer income is expected to more than double by 2040, facilitated by robust economic growth. Purchasing power will be largely concentrated in the hands of younger generations. Generations Y and Z are expected to shape luxury-spending…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
In 2023, the Philippines ranked 13th among Asia Pacific countries in terms of average gross income, and saw a 3.7% rise in per capita disposable income over the year. Growth in incomes was supported by a lower unemployment rate and an increase in…
Thailand's per capita income is set to rise by 17.9% from 2022 to 2027. Middle Youth will continue to lead luxury spending, while income inequality will decrease. Social class C will grow fastest, but social class D will remain dominant. Bangkok will…
Taiwan is expected to see a significant increase in per capita income. Middle Youth will continue to lead luxury spending trends. However, income inequality is projected to rise but remain at a moderate level in global terms. Social class A is poised…
Over the long term, the consumer market in Sri Lanka is forecast to expand at a faster pace compared to regional countries, thanks to economic reforms and a gradual transition towards a more urbanised economy built around manufacturing and services…
South Korea witnessed a 1% real terms increase in per capita disposable income in 2023, with income growth mirroring economic deceleration in the country. However, the country's labour market remained robust, with the unemployment rate standing low.…
In 2023, growth in real terms per capita disposable income levels was supported by a decrease in unemployment, lower inflationary pressures and high productivity. Income inequality remained a concern, with a significant wage gap between highly…
In 2023, Pakistan ranked 21st out of 22 Asia Pacific countries in terms of average gross income, with economic deceleration and a decrease in remittance inflows contributing to stagnant disposable income levels growth. During 2023-2028, per capita…
Myanmar's per capita income is expected to see a modest increase. Middle Youth will continue to shape luxury spending trends. However, income inequality is set to rise to extremely high levels in global terms. Social class A is poised for rapid…
In 2023, Malaysia ranked eighth among Asia Pacific nations in terms of average gross income. The country’s disposable income levels increased over the year, albeit at a slower pace than in 2022, reflecting the global economic challenges and…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
In 2023, Japan's average gross income ranked third among Asia Pacific nations, however, the country recorded a decrease in per capita disposable income due to inflation and economic challenges. Furthermore, the situation in terms of gender equality…
In 2023, Indonesia saw a 4.7% increase in per capita disposable income, driven by strong economic growth, lower unemployment and improved labour productivity. However, income inequality remained a major issue, with the top 10% of households earning…
In 2023, India ranked 16th among Asia Pacific countries in terms of average gross income. Disposable income per capita grew in 2023 driven by the country’s relatively strong economic expansion and increased labour productivity. However, income…
In 2023, Hong Kong led the Asia Pacific region in terms of average gross income, while disposable income per capita recorded relatively strong growth due to a rebounding economy, decreased unemployment and increased labour productivity. However,…
In 2023, China recorded growth in per capita disposable income, driven by economic expansion, lower unemployment rates and increased labour productivity. However, income inequality remained high, with urban dwellers typically earning more due to…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
In 2023, Bangladesh ranked 17th among Asia Pacific nations in terms of average gross income. Even though the income levels remained comparatively low, in 2023 the country recorded an accelerated increase in per capita disposable incomes, which grew…
Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Vietnam over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings have already recovered from the COVID-19 impact, the fastest household…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Uzbekistan over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Turkmenistan over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
In 2023, traditional family structures dominated in the Philippines, but a shift towards smaller families and lower birth rates was evident, influenced by urbanisation and improved access to education and healthcare. By 2028, the number of households…
The number of households in Thailand is set to increase moderately over 2022-2027, with singletons remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, standing at 6.1%, and increasing living costs. The fastest…
The number of households in Taiwan is set to increase slightly over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which increased living costs. The fastest household…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Sri Lanka over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2022, the fastest household expenditure…
South Korea is expected to experience a moderate increase in the number of households over 2022-2027, with single-person households continuing to dominate. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 5.1% inflation rate, leading to higher living…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Singapore over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 6.1%, elevating living costs.…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Pakistan over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 19.9%, elevating living costs.…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Myanmar over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 18.3%, elevating living costs.…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Malaysia over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 3.4%, elevating living costs.…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Laos over 2023-2028. Extended ("Other") households will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Kazakhstan over 2023-2028. Extended ("Other") households will remain the dominant household type and the fastest household expenditure growth is…
Japan is set to witness a slight increase in the number of households between 2022 and 2027, with single-person households remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 2.5% inflation rate, resulting in higher…
In 2023, the majority of Indonesian households were couples with children, reflecting traditional family lifestyles. However, a shift towards smaller families and urbanisation was evident, with a falling birth rate and increasing single-person…
In 2023, the majority of Indian households were couples with children, with a shift towards smaller family sizes and a below average birth rate. Over 2023-2028, the number of households is projected to grow by 6.1%, with couples without children…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Hong Kong over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant type. In 2022, household spending was notably affected by elevated prices, with a fifth of annual household spending…
In 2023, China’s leading household type was couples with children, with a trend evolving towards smaller families, due to urbanisation and improved access to education and healthcare. The number of households is projected to grow by 7.9% over…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Cambodia over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Bangladesh over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 7.7% inflation rate, increasing living expenses. The…
The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Azerbaijan over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast…
In 2023, real GDP growth in Vietnam was 4.9%, outperforming the average for the Asia Pacific region as a whole. This was in part because of its robust industrial products offering, servicing global manufacturing supply chains with machinery parts and…
The report examines the economic landscape of Uzbekistan and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
The report examines the economic landscape of Turkmenistan and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
In 2023, the Philippines’ real GDP growth slowed to 5.2%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by robust domestic consumption. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2024, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 6.1% over…
In 2023, GDP growth in Thailand slowed to 2.5%, as the country suffered from only a slow return in demand from its major export markets. Despite inflation dropping to 1.2%, owing to stringent monetary policies, economic performance remained below the…
Real GDP growth in Taiwan slowed down to 1.3% in 2023, due to a drop in exports. The country still maintains an important position in the global economy, owing to its position as a leading supplier of machinery and electronic components to major…