Standardised coverage of household profiles, home ownership, faci...
Standardised coverage of household profiles, home ownership, facilities and the possession of durables helping you to understand the household landscape globally.
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 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…
Finland is expected to see an increase in households, driven by single-person households. Urbanisation will continue to grow. Disposable income per household is set to rise, but inflation remains a challenge. Tablet ownership is on the rise, as are…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Austria over 2022-2027, with single person remaining the dominant household type. In 2022 household spending was affected by inflation, which elevated living costs. The fastest household…
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…
Switzerland's number of households is expected to grow by 2027, with single person households expanding the most. Disposable income per household is forecast to increase as well. Unemployment is set to decrease, and household possession of tablets is…
Norway is expected to see a moderate increase in the number of households from 2022 to 2027, with single person households continuing to dominate. In 2022, household spending was impacted by rocketing inflation rate, leading to higher living costs.…
Over 2022 to 2027, Spain is predicted to see a rise in the number of households, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household expenses were impacted by an 8.4% inflation rate, leading to an increase in the cost…
The number of households is set to increase slightly in Portugal over 2022-2027, with couples with children remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, standing at 7.8%, which increased living costs.…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Ireland over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will only gradually reach pre-pandemic levels, the fastest household…
The number of households is set to decrease slightly in Greece over 2022-2027, with single person households becoming the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 9.6%, increasing living costs. The…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Sweden over 2022-2027, with single person remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 8.4%, elevating living costs. The fastest…
By 2040, Spain’s consumer landscape is set to be dominated by childless households, as the fertility rate declines owing to the population continuing to age. Consumers continue to seek bargains, with almost half switching to private label in 2022.…
In 2022, Sweden experienced population growth, driven by increased immigration, notably from Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Millennials became the largest generational cohort, shaping consumer behaviour with…
The number of households is set to increase slightly in Germany over 2022-2027, with singletons remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 6.9%, thus increasing living costs. The…
The Danish population is expanding due to an influx of immigrants, while businesses are becoming more diverse and inclusive. Consumer trends and consumption patterns sparked by the pandemic are still observed in 2022, and consumers are increasingly…
Denmark's household landscape reveals a shift towards single-person households driven by an ageing population and increased life expectancy. Urbanisation continues, impacting income inequality, while disposable income decreases slightly due to…
Germany experiences a continuous flow of immigrants that supports its population, and its businesses are embracing greater diversity and inclusivity. The impacts of the pandemic on consumer trends and spending habits are still evident in 2022, with a…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…
The UK’s population is ageing, and more people are choosing to live child-free. By 2040, Millennials (aged 45-60 years) will be the largest demographic, surpassing Baby Boomers. To cope with rising costs, consumers actively seek bargains, although…