Western Europe

In 2023, Denmark’s strong economic performance was driven by low unemployment and positive inflation trends. Looking ahead, per capita disposable income and consumer expenditure are projected to grow significantly over 2023-2028, outpacing the…

In 2023, Portugal saw modest economic growth which translated into per capita income growth of under 1%. This growth was driven by an increase in the minimum wage, positive job market and a rebound in tourism. Projections for 2023-2028 suggest an 8%…

In 2023, Norway's robust economic performance ranked second in Western Europe, despite moderately high inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The country's per capita disposable income is projected to grow by 8.8% over 2023-2028, driven by the 45-49…

In 2023, Switzerland led Western Europe with an average gross income of USD93,351, primarily due to a strong and robust job market and economic stability. Over 2023-2028, per capita disposable income is projected to increase by 5.6%, with the 55-59…

In 2023, Sweden experienced a technical recession, resulting in decreases in average gross income and rising unemployment, leading to decreased consumer expenditure. Income inequality and the gender income gap remained other significant issues.…

In 2023, Spain ranked 14th among Western European countries in terms of average gross income, with a decrease in per capita disposable income in the year due to an economic slowdown and a drop in labour productivity. Despite this, future projections…

In 2023, single-person households dominated in the UK, influenced by societal shifts and an ageing population. By 2028, this trend is expected to continue, with a rise in multigenerational households due to urbanisation and changing family…

In 2023, Germany experienced a decrease in average per capita disposable income due to an economic contraction and a drop in labour productivity, despite maintaining a productivity level above the Western European average. Meanwhile, the gender gap…

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…

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, 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, 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, single-person households dominated in Germany, influenced by societal shifts and an ageing population. The trend is expected to continue, with single-person households forecast to account for 43.4% of all households by 2028. Furthermore,…

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The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in the Netherlands covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities,…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Spain covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Sweden covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Luxembourg covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in the UK covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Switzerland covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…