Middle East

The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will shrink in Jordan 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, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Kuwait 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 decrease moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Lebanon over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type BLANK the fastest household expenditure growth is…

The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Israel 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 Bahrain 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, while the average household size will shrink in Iraq over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is forecast to be…

The number of households is set to increase moderately, while the average household size will remain unchanged in Iran over 2023-2028. Couples with children will remain the dominant household type but the fastest household expenditure growth is…

The report examines the economic landscape of Israel and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…

The report examines the economic landscape of Lebanon and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy contracted in real terms in 2023. Global economic slowdown, rising geopolitical tensions…

The report examines the economic landscape of Oman and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However, global economic…

The report examines the economic landscape of Iran and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However, global economic…

The report examines the economic landscape of Kuwait and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy stagnated in real terms in 2023, dragged down by exports, investments. Furthermore, global…

The report examines the economic landscape of Iraq and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy contracted in real terms in 2023, dragged down by private consumption, government spending,…

The report examines the economic landscape of Bahrain and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However global economic…

Income levels in Qatar remain among the highest regionally, with one of the lowest unemployment rates. Nevertheless, economic disparities persist, against the backdrop of the country’s considerable wealth, and there are forecasts indicating an…

Incomes in the UAE remain among the highest in the region, supported by robust economic development, a favourable business environment, digitalisation, and government initiatives aimed at attracting investments and skilled labour. The middle-aged…

Incomes in the UAE remain among the highest in the region, supported by robust economic development, a favourable business environment, digitalisation, and government initiatives aimed at attracting investments and skilled labour. The middle-aged…

Saudi Arabia is projected to experience a moderate increase in the number of households between 2022 and 2027. Although couples with children will continue to be the leading household type, the most rapid growth is expected among single person…

The number of households is set to increase moderately in the United Arab Emirates over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, inflation at 5% elevated living costs, impacting household spending. The…

The United Arab Emirates performs well in terms of economic freedom in the Middle East and Africa as well as by global comparison, owing to strong economic growth, a rapid rate of business sector liberalisation, government support for SMEs, developed…