The European Newspapers, Books, and Stationery HICP in 2023 indicates that Croatia leads with a 13.8% increase, closely followed by Romania at 12.9% and Bulgaria at 12.6%. East European countries generally experience higher inflation for this sector, while Western European nations like Germany and France record considerably lower figures, at 4.8% and 3.9%, respectively. Southern and Northern European countries, like Italy and Denmark, report minimal variations, with Italy at 3% and Denmark at 1%.
Future trends to watch include the digital transformation of media and stationary product consumption that may dampen inflationary pressures. Additionally, economic recovery and consumer spending changes post-pandemic will directly influence HICP variations further.
Top countries in Newspapers, Books and Stationery HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Croatia | 13.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 12.9 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 12.6 | 2022 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 11.5 | 2022 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 11 | 2022 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 10.8 | 2022 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 10.7 | 2022 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 10.4 | 2022 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 9.6 | 2022 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 9.2 | 2022 | View data |
