In 2023, France led European tobacco spending at 24.4 billion euros, marking a 2.35% increase from the previous year. Italy followed with 20.75 billion euros, up by 2.13%. Spain saw a slight decline of 0.24%, totaling 13.06 billion euros. Belgium's expenditure grew significantly by 5.7% to 6.32 billion euros, while Austria and Greece saw moderate changes at 3.19% and -0.29%, respectively. Notably, Croatia experienced substantial growth of 14.34%. In the lower spectrum, Estonia increased by 7.03%, and Luxembourg rose by 8.09%. Over five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) provides insights into long-term trends.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include potential shifts due to changing regulations, health campaigns, and economic factors, which may impact consumption patterns across the countries. Technological advancements in smoking alternatives and increasing awareness of health risks are likely to influence household expenditure on tobacco in Europe.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Tobacco by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 24,400 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20,750 | 2023 | +1.26% | +2.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13,060 | 2023 | -2.57% | -0.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6,320 | 2023 | +4.25% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 4,100 | 2023 | +1.51% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3,950 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 2,440 | 2023 | +22.3% | +14.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2,200 | 2023 | +1.88% | +5.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,960 | 2023 | +1.39% | +2.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 1,660 | 2023 | -2.56% | +8.09% | View data |
