European Household Expenditure on Communications by Country

The data for 2023 show a range of expenditure on communications across European countries, with values expressed in thousand Euros per capita. Iceland leads with the highest expenditure at 1.06, followed by Switzerland at 1.0, and Sweden at 0.698. Other notable figures include Norway at 0.628 and Ireland at 0.586, while at the lower end, Poland, Hungary, Macedonia, and Albania range between 0.211 and 0.077.

Year-on-year variations in 2023 indicate significant increases in several countries:

• Bulgaria (+12.79%)
• Croatia (+7.85%)
• Serbia (+8.03%)
• Iceland (+8.61%)
• Greece (+4.47%)

Modest growth characterizes many Western European countries:

• Switzerland (+2.36%)
• Germany (+1.35%)
• France (+1.67%)

Notable decreases were observed in:

• Montenegro (-0.51%)
• Hungary (-1.4%)
• Norway (-0.38%)

Future trends to watch in European household expenditure on communications include potential shifts due to technological advancements, altered consumer behaviors post-pandemic, and regulatory changes. As digital ecosystems expand, variations in spending patterns may emerge, requiring close monitoring.