Income and Expenditure

Stable economic growth and low unemployment are set to support steady expansion in Swiss household incomes over 2021-2040. While discretionary spending patterns will be driven by Mid-Lifers, the elderly population will hold the majority of buying…

Sweden’s economic trajectory projects an increase in per capita gross income over 2022-2027, shaped by Late Lifers’ dominance in the top income band. The current moderate income inequality is forecast to grow. Rising housing costs and evolving…

In 2022, a recovering tourism sector and lower unemployment rates boosted consumer incomes, while government aid has alleviated the impact of rising energy costs. However, medium-term income growth is predicted to be modest. In 2027, the population…

Portugal's per capita income will notably rise. Later Lifers will lead luxury spending. Despite a projected decrease in income inequality, it will remain high in global terms. Social class C will grow rapidly, while social class D remains dominant.…

Norway is expected to experience economic growth and increased per capita income over 2022-2027, with growing savings per capita. Later Lifers are predicted to be the highest earners by 2027, impacting luxury spending trends. Income inequality is…

Italy's economic growth will remain stagnant, hampering the long-term expansion of consumer incomes. In the near future, the increasing cost of living will erode purchasing power and limit discretionary spending. By 2027, Mid-Lifers are expected to…

Ireland is expected to experience economic growth and increased per capita income over 2022-2027. Later Lifers are projected to dominate the top income group, influencing luxury spending. While income inequality is forecast to increase, poverty rates…

Greece's per capita income is set to rise, driven by Later Lifers influencing luxury spending. Despite an increase in income inequality, it will remain high in global terms. Social class E will grow rapidly, while social class D will remain…

Persisting inflationary pressure is expected to constrain the purchasing power of the German consumers resulting in a slowdown in discretionary spending growth. Nevertheless, in the long term, consumer incomes are set to grow due to rising…

France will witness stagnant economic growth over the forecast period, which will contribute to slow long-term expansion in consumer incomes. In the near future, the rising cost of living is set to undermine French purchasing power and dampen…

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,…

Denmark’s per capita gross income is predicted to rise over 2022-2027, with Late Lifers driving luxury spending. Income inequality is predicted to increase moderately, and social class D will expand. Meanwhile, housing expenses are increasing and…

Belgium's consumer income is forecast to grow over 2022-2027, mainly driven by healthy long-term economic development. However, rising living and transportation costs may restrict purchasing power and discretionary spending, especially among…

Austrian incomes remain among the highest in Western Europe. However, the government responded to the challenges posed by soaring inflation in 2022 by implementing a substantial anti-inflation relief package to assist those most affected. Going…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

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 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The global economic outlook continues to improve in Q2 2021, though a two-speed recovery is taking shape as developed economies are set to bounce back quicker while the slow vaccine rollout in developing countries is delaying their recovery. The main…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…