In 2023, Norway led European household expenditure on newspapers, books, and stationery at 434 Euros per capita, closely followed by Iceland and Luxembourg. This sector showed varying trends with notable growth in Croatia and Latvia, while countries like Malta and Spain saw declines. Over the last two years, countries such as Poland and Bulgaria showed significant increases, indicating changing consumer habits. Conversely, nations like the UK and Belgium faced drops, potentially reflecting digital shifts.
Looking ahead, expect digitalization to continue impacting physical media consumption across Europe. Emerging trends might see a rise in eco-friendly stationery products and digital subscriptions, further influencing spending patterns.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Newspapers, Books and Stationery by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 434 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 406 | 2023 | +1.75% | +1.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 351 | 2023 | -2.5% | +2.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 322 | 2023 | +0.63% | +2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 251 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 245 | 2023 | +2.08% | +2.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 244 | 2023 | +10.91% | +5.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 240 | 2023 | 0% | -0.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 236 | 2023 | +2.61% | +6.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 220 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
