The HICP for Water Supply and Miscellaneous Services in 2024 shows Poland experiencing the highest value, indicating significant growth, with a variation of 8.44% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Latvia and Lithuania follow, reflecting substantial increases of 5.46% and 6.99% respectively. Countries like Iceland and the Czech Republic also show notable increases, highlighting the regional variations in price levels. By contrast, Switzerland experienced a decrease in the HICP, while Ireland shows a moderate growth. Over five years, consistent trends in many countries suggest a rising demand impacting pricing dynamics.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies on water supply costs, potential technological advancements for water management efficiency, and how climate change might affect water availability and pricing across Europe. These factors could lead to varying inflation rates in water-related services, affecting countries differently based on their infrastructure and resource management practices.
Top countries in Water Supply and Miscellaneous Services Relating to the Dwelling HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 160.6 | 2023 | +7.79% | +8.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 150.35 | 2023 | +10.59% | +5.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 141.93 | 2023 | +21.22% | +6.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 141.43 | 2023 | +8.67% | +4.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 138.8 | 2023 | +15.57% | +6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 136.64 | 2023 | +14% | +5.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 130.96 | 2023 | +12.42% | +3.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 125.31 | 2023 | +6.02% | +3.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 121.73 | 2023 | +7.37% | +3.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 120.65 | 2023 | +7.68% | +4.14% | View data |
