The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for books in Europe shows significant variation across countries. Denmark, Bulgaria, and Norway exhibit some of the highest HICP values, indicating relatively high price levels compared to the 2015 index baseline. Notably, Portugal and Hungary experienced significant year-on-year decreases in 2022, with Portugal showing a -14.68% change, suggesting deflationary pressures. Other countries like Denmark, Bulgaria, and Norway reported increases above 4%, reflecting inflationary trends.
Future trends to watch in the European Books HICP include potential recovery in markets that have undergone deflation, such as Portugal and Hungary. Economic factors such as inflation, currency exchange rates, and consumer demand will also play critical roles in shaping the HICP landscape for books across different countries. Monitoring these trends will offer insights into pricing dynamics and market conditions in the European book sector.
Top countries in Books HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 148.7 | 2022 | -8.49% | +7.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 135.16 | 2022 | +4.4% | +4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 129.7 | 2022 | +9.27% | +4.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 126.96 | 2022 | +5.35% | +2.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 121.7 | 2022 | +8.86% | +3.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 119.43 | 2022 | +7.2% | +2.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 119.1 | 2022 | +3.3% | +1.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 117.8 | 2022 | +3.15% | +1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 117.7 | 2022 | +3.23% | +2.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 116.19 | 2022 | +5.89% | +2.26% | View data |
