The European Educational Text Books HICP (Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices) in 2024 shows significant variations among countries. Hungary and Lithuania exhibit the highest increases in educational textbook prices, displaying 16.6% and 15.9% change, respectively. Meanwhile, Portugal, Cyprus, and other Western European countries such as the Netherlands and Luxembourg show minimal increases, even experiencing decreases in Cyprus. This pattern indicates that Eastern European countries are witnessing higher educational cost inflation compared to their Western counterparts.
Future trends to observe include:
- Inflation impact on educational resources in Eastern Europe, particularly Hungary and Lithuania.
- Potential stabilization or reduction in prices in Western Europe, monitoring the economic policies affecting educational material costs.
- The influence of digitalization and e-learning tools on the HICP of educational textbooks across Europe.
Top countries in Educational Text Books HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 16.6 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Lithuania | 15.9 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 10.7 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 8.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 7.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.7 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malta | 6.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 5.2 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.2 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 4 | 2022 | View data |
