In 2023, Germany led European countries with the highest nominal expenditure share for housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, followed by the UK and France. Notably, Lithuania and Estonia experienced the highest year-on-year increases, signaling significant shifts in their expenditure shares. The Central and Eastern European countries generally exhibited more rapid growth in expenditure shares compared to Western Europe. Conversely, Nordic countries like Iceland, Norway, and Finland showed moderate variations, indicating stability in their utility-related spending.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increases in expenditure shares in Eastern Europe as energy demands rise.
- The impact of energy policies and economic shifts in the EU on countries with lower current shares, such as Slovenia and Luxembourg.
- How innovations in renewable energy sources might stabilize or even reduce expenditure shares in countries with higher current costs.
Top countries in Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels Nominal Expenditure Share by Country (Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.59 | 2023 | +0.38% | +3.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.7 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.21 | 2023 | +5.09% | +4.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 11.25 | 2023 | +10.68% | +5.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.32 | 2023 | +10.2% | +4.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.47 | 2023 | +11.43% | +7.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 3.74 | 2023 | +3.3% | +5.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.65 | 2023 | +2.93% | +4.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.57 | 2023 | +5.81% | +5.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.28 | 2023 | +1.25% | +3.34% | View data |
