European Final Household Consumption Expenditure on Services by Country

The United Kingdom leads in household consumption on services, followed by Germany and France. In 2023, expenditure fluctuations varied with notable increases in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia. Conversely, Italy experienced a decrease. The United Kingdom, France, and Spain saw modest growth. Noteworthy performers, such as Lithuania and Ireland, achieved significant growth over the year.

Future trends to watch include potential continued growth in Eastern Europe as economic conditions improve, further integration of digital services across the continent, and potential impacts of economic policies and geopolitical developments on service consumption patterns in leading economies like the UK, Germany, and France.