European Mean Equivalised Net Income of Households Making Ends Meet with Great Difficulty by Country

The data shows that in 2024, countries like Switzerland, Iceland, and Luxembourg top the European list with the highest mean equivalised net income for households experiencing great difficulty in making ends meet, ranging above 19 thousand euros PPP. Conversely, countries such as Macedonia, Serbia, and Montenegro are on the lower end, with values below 6 thousand euros PPP. Year-on-year variations indicate significant growth in Germany (6.55%), Malta (4.74%), and Romania (8.38%), while some countries like Slovakia (-1.34%) and Finland (-1.38%) have seen slight declines. Over a five-year period, Bulgaria and Romania have experienced substantial income growth.

Moving forward, monitoring shifts in economic policies, inflation rates, and social welfare impacts will be crucial in understanding future income trends for struggling households across Europe. Watch for the effects of potential economic recovery and policy adaptations on nations with declining or modest income growth, as well as further income improvements in countries currently experiencing robust increases.