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Purchasing power & prices

European Union · 4 indicators

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Purchasing power & prices

European Union — Inflation (CPI)

Primary KPI: one of the key indicators tracked first for this country.Average annual rise in consumer prices (CPI); 2% is the common target, above it purchasing power erodes.
3.3%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Eurostat· Data Q3 2026
Upd. 11/2026
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Purchasing power & prices

European Union — HICP (harmonised)

EU-harmonised consumer price index; allows inflation to be compared across EU countries.
3.3%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Eurostat· Data Q3 2026
Upd. 11/2026
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European Union — Household purchasing power

Change in households' purchasing power per consumption unit; what income can actually buy once prices are factored in.
2.1%
2024
Source: CEPREMAP· Data 2024
Upd. 01/2026
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European Union — Household savings rate

Share of disposable income households save rather than spend, in %; reflects caution and confidence.
14.5%
2024
Source: CEPREMAP· Data 2024· EU27
Upd. 01/2026 · Y-axis truncated
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