The Global Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance HICP shows significant variation across countries. In 2024, Hungary leads with a 15% increase, followed by Estonia at 10.7% and Slovakia at 9.6%. Meanwhile, the United States and Ireland recorded much lower increases of 2.9% and 2.4%, respectively. These variations highlight differing inflation pressures and market dynamics between European countries and the United States. Over the past years, inflation trends have been influenced by supply chain disruptions, energy prices, and domestic market conditions.
Future trends to watch include the impact of global economic stabilization post-pandemic, potential energy market fluctuations, and policy changes aimed at controlling inflation. A focus will also be needed on the adaptation of industries to new consumption habits and technology advancements in household items.
Top countries in Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 15 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 10.7 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 9.6 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 8.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 8.2 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 7.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 7.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 7.5 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 7.4 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 6.6 | 2023 | View data |