Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand in-depth detail on the income levels and spending habits of consumers around the world.
Income growth in Finland is anticipated to be sluggish due to subdued economic growth, although it is expected to maintain a high standing within the EU context. As the lowest income class experiences the fastest expansion among all income classes,…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…
In 2023, Belgium ranked sixth among Western European countries for average gross income. Over the year, the country’s per capita disposable incomes slightly increased, supported by the country’s wage indexation system. Per capita disposable income is…
In 2023, Italy ranked 13th among Western European countries in average gross income, with a modest rise in per capita disposable income in 2023. Economic slowdown and persistent inflationary pressures constrained income growth. Furthermore, income…
In 2023, per capita disposable incomes increased in the Netherlands although at a slow pace as economic slowdown and persistent inflationary pressures constrained growth. Looking ahead, income distribution is expected to remain comparatively balanced…
In 2023, Austria ranked fifth among Western European nations for average gross income. Over the year, the country recorded a 2% decrease in per capita disposable income amid the environment of economic slowdown, continuously high inflationary…
In 2023, France ranked 11th among Western European nations for average gross income, while per capita disposable income in real terms recorded an increase over the year. However, the gender gap in terms of employment and income remains an issue in…