In 2023, Malta showed the highest HICP for pre-primary education at 15.31, followed closely by Slovakia and Lithuania, while Latvia had the lowest at 8.00. Over the 2022 period, Lithuania and Poland experienced significant increases in HICP with over 6.7% growth, suggesting an inflationary context impacting educational costs. In contrast, Germany and Latvia saw declines, indicating potential stagnation or policy impacts influencing cost containment. The five-year CAGR underlines a broader inflation trend across these countries, notwithstanding some recent stabilization.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch include the impact of economic policy changes, demographic shifts, and potential investment in early education. The adaptability of education systems to digitalization and the implications of EU educational funding will be crucial in shaping HICP trends in the region.
Top countries in Pre-Primary Education HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Malta | 153.08 | 2022 | +10.57% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 142.56 | 2022 | +7.74% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 141.52 | 2022 | +4.14% | +6.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 132.9 | 2022 | +9.47% | +6.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 128.73 | 2022 | +7.62% | +5.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 117.94 | 2022 | +7.72% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 116.4 | 2022 | +4.5% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 115.9 | 2022 | +3.48% | +3.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 115.29 | 2022 | +0.62% | +2.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 114.4 | 2022 | +3.61% | +2.8% | View data |
