Households

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

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…

The number of households is set to increase slightly in Belgium over 2022-2027, with single person remaining the dominant household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 9.6%, elevating living costs. The fastest…

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…

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 in France is set to experience slight growth between 2022 and 2027, with single individuals continuing to be the leading household type. Inflation had an impact on household spending in 2022, leading to increased living…

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 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 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…

Over 2022-2027, Italy is set to experience a modest rise in the number of households, with single person households maintaining their dominant position. Soaring inflation had a significant impact on household spending in 2022, leading to increased…

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.…

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.…

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 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…

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…

Over the period from 2022 to 2027, the Netherlands is expected to experience a moderate increase in the number of households, with single-person households continuing to be the predominant type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a high…

The UK is projected to experience a slight increase in the number of households between 2022 and 2027, with single-person households maintaining their position as the leading type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by a 9.1% inflation rate,…

The number of households in Turkey is forecast to grow moderately over 2022-2027, with couples with children continuing to be the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which reached 72.3%, leading to rises in…

Rapidly aging population and negative rate of natural change in Italy compensated by growing immigration and influx of refugees. Consumer trends and consumption patterns sparked by the pandemic are still observed in 2022, and consumers are…

After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…