In 2023, among EU-27 consumers aged 18 to 19 years, about 13 percent of survey respondents stated they cannot afford to eat healthily. Among older respondents, the share of responding consumers that cannot was is slightly lower. It was lowest among respondents aged 60 to 64 years.
Share of consumers that cannot afford to eat healthy in the European Union (EU-27) in 2023, by age group
The results are based on four survey waves, which have been aggregated. The average is shown. Out of the 27 EU countries, 18 are included in the coverage.
Supplementary notes
The original survey question was phrased as follows: "Which of these statements about food do you agree with? (multi-pick)". Shown is the share of respondents who answered: "I can't afford to eat healthily"
Covers the following EU-27 countries: Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Portugal, RomaniaÂ
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