European Median Equivalised Net Income of Households Making Ends Meet with Some Difficulty by Country

The 2024 forecast shows a diverse landscape in median equivalised net income for European households making ends meet with some difficulty, expressed in thousand euros. Iceland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland lead with high values, despite Switzerland's slight decline. Romania and Serbia showed the highest year-on-year growth above 10%, indicating significant improvements. Germany and Bulgaria also experienced notable growth, while Norway and the United Kingdom had modest increases. Some countries, like France and Montenegro, faced small declines.

Future trends to watch:

• Continued growth in Eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria, driven by economic reforms and increased investment.
• Potential stagnation or slight declines in wealthier nations due to mature economies and inflationary pressures.
• Impact of global economic conditions on cost of living and net incomes across Europe.