Income and Expenditure

In the coming years, inflation in the Netherlands is expected to decrease and consumer incomes and expenditures to grow, driven by robust long-term economic and technological development. The expansion of the middle class is expected, while income…

Turkish consumer income is predicted to increase at a faster rate than in Western Europe over the period to 2027, although starting from lower initial levels. Middle-aged consumers are set to earn the most, due to better jobs and multiple income…

In 2022, the Netherlands saw stable birth rates, but deaths exceeded births for the first time since 1900. Immigration, particularly from Ukraine, contributed to population growth. The housing crisis worsened due to increased demand, leading to a…

Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…

Italy's economic growth will remain stagnant, hampering the long-term expansion of consumer incomes. In the near future, the increasing cost of living will erode purchasing power and limit discretionary spending. By 2027, Mid-Lifers are expected to…