Rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living were seen by almost half of the people in the European Union as being one of the two most important issues facing their country in 2023. Among EU member states, the top three countries concerned with rising inflation were Croatia, Austria, and Bulgaria, while their counterparts in Sweden, Denmark, and Italy were the least concerned with inflation, compared to other issues.
Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "What do you think are the two most important issues facing (our country) at the moment?"
Respondents were able to give two answers.
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European Commission. (November 1, 2024). Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/
European Commission. "Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country." Chart. November 1, 2024. Statista. Accessed March 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/
European Commission. (2024). Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/
European Commission. "Percentage of People Who See Rising Prices, Inflation, and The Cost of Living as An Important National Issue in The European Union 2024, by Country." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/
European Commission, Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/ (last visited March 13, 2025)
Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union 2024, by country [Graph], European Commission, November 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285080/eu-inflation-survey-country/
