In 2024, Denmark leads with the highest HICP for European Fiction Books, closely followed by Montenegro and Bulgaria. Sweden and the Czech Republic also show relatively high indices, indicating significant price levels in these countries. From 2023, Denmark's significant increase of 8.85% stands out, with Montenegro and Bulgaria also showing considerable year-on-year variations of 12.6% and 4.81%, respectively. The average growth over the past five years demonstrates a slight upward trend in book pricing across Europe, with Estonia, Slovakia, and Romania seeing stabilized figures. Notably, Greece exhibited a decline, unique among sampled countries.
Future trends suggest shifts in consumer preferences and digital adoption could impact book pricing. Online retail and eBook consumption may stabilize or reduce price growth. Inflationary pressures and economic performance will also influence price trajectories in the coming years, especially in countries with robust economic conditions aiming to stabilize inflation rates.
Top countries in Fiction Books HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 149.6 | 2022 | -18.34% | +8.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Montenegro | 140.72 | 2022 | +9.71% | +12.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 136.62 | 2022 | +3.55% | +4.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 127.18 | 2022 | +4.88% | +4.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 127.1 | 2022 | +9.76% | +5.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Estonia | 121.34 | 2022 | +9.98% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 120.2 | 2022 | +10.58% | +4.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 118.4 | 2022 | +4.55% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 117.62 | 2022 | +7.61% | +2.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 116.66 | 2022 | +3.96% | +2.35% | View data |
