Rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living were seen by almost a quarter of people in the European Union as being one of the two most important issues facing their country in 2023. Prior to the most recent month, concern about rising prices and inflation was highest in 2022, when between 53 and 54 percent of people in the EU stating this was an important issue. Concerns over rising prices have slightly declined among EU citizens in 2023, with 45 percent stating it was one of the two most important issues facing their country.
Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union from 2016 to 2023
Survey count and date are for the most recent survey.
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.
*Number of respondents is for the most recent survey.Â
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European Commission. (January 3, 2024). Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union from 2016 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285095/eu-inflation-survey/
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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 from 2016 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285095/eu-inflation-survey/
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European Commission, Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union from 2016 to 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285095/eu-inflation-survey/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union from 2016 to 2023 [Graph], European Commission, January 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1285095/eu-inflation-survey/
