Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Europe-Data.com Explore trusted European data, statistics, facts and trends covering business, economy, sustainability and society across Europe. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://europe-data.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [French household consumption slowed last year despite easing inflation](https://europe-data.com/french-household-consumption-slowed-last-year-despite-easing-inflation/) - Despite a sharp fall in inflation, French household consumption growth slowed during 2025, new data from Insee, the French statistics body, has shown. - [Inflationary pressures showed signs of softening in the eurozone in June](https://europe-data.com/inflationary-pressures-showed-signs-of-softening-in-the-eurozone-in-june/) - Inflationary pressures showed signs of easing in the eurozone in June, reducing pressure on the private sector, according to S&P Global. - [EU unveils tripartite agreement to boost energy storage](https://europe-data.com/eu-unveils-tripartite-agreement-to-boost-energy-storage/) - The European Commission has launched the first ever EU tripartite agreement on energy storage, bringing together governments, industry and finance. - [Residential rents increased 4.8% in Austria in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/residential-rents-increased-4-8-in-austria-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Residential rents were 4.8% higher in the first quarter of this year, compared to the corresponding period a year ago, data from Statistics Austria has found. - [Estonia's economy rose 2.4% in the first quarter of this year](https://europe-data.com/estonias-economy-rose-2-4-in-the-first-quarter-of-this-year/) - Estonia's economy expanded by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period a year earlier, according to new data from Statistics Estonia. - [Sweden's national wealth fell by SEK 126 billion last year](https://europe-data.com/swedens-national-wealth-fell-by-sek-126-billion-last-year/) - Sweden’s national wealth declined in 2025 after reaching a record level the previous year, according to new figures released by Statistics Sweden (SCB). - [House prices in France see marginal increase in first quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-france-see-marginal-increase-in-first-quarter-of-2025/) - House prices in France rose by 0.2% between January and March on a seasonally adjusted basis, compared to an increase of 0.3% in the final quarter of last year. - [What EU country has the highest percentage of people employed in the sports industry?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-has-the-highest-percentage-of-people-employed-in-the-sports-industry/) - New data from Eurostat has revealed that Sweden boasts the highest percentage of people employed in the sports industry in the European Union, - [Foreign trade in Germany remains below pre-pandemic levels, despite annual increase](https://europe-data.com/foreign-trade-in-germany-remains-below-pre-pandemic-levels-despite-annual-increase/) - Foreign trade volumes in Germany remained below pre-pandemic levels in 2025, despite seeing their first annual increase for several years, Destatis has said. - [Over two fifths of adolescents in Europe believe they spend too much time in front of screens](https://europe-data.com/over-two-fifths-of-adolescents-in-europe-believe-they-spend-too-much-time-in-front-of-screens/) - More than 40% of adolescents across Europe believe they spend too much time in front of screens, a new Eurobarometer survey has found. - [Passenger traffic through Ireland's main airports rose 11% in first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/passenger-traffic-through-irelands-main-airports-rose-11-in-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Passenger traffic through Ireland’s main airports rose by 11% in the first three months of 2026, compared with the corresponding period a year earlier, - [House prices in Italy rise 5.2% year-on-year, 1.0% quarter-on-quarter](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-italy-rise-5-2-year-on-year-1-0-quarter-on-quarter/) - House prices continue to rise in Italy, with the national house price index standing 5.2% higher in the first quarter of this year, Istat has said. - [European Parliament approves deregulation of new GMOs despite food transparency concerns](https://europe-data.com/european-parliament-approves-deregulation-of-new-gmos-despite-food-transparency-concerns/) - The European Non-GMO Industry Association (ENGA) has criticised the European Parliament for approving legislation that will relax regulations on new GMOs. - [What EU country boasted the highest household consumption expenditure in 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasted-the-highest-household-consumption-expenditure-in-2025/) - Denmark reported the highest household consumption expenditure in the European Union in 2025, with prices at 140% of the EU average, Eurostat has revealed. - [Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in May 2026, at 9.7%](https://europe-data.com/romania-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-eu-in-may-2026-at-9-7/) - Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 9.7% in May 2026, the highest in the European Union, according to the latest data from Eurostat. - [Household energy consumption across Europe declines for third consecutive year](https://europe-data.com/household-energy-consumption-across-europe-declines-for-third-consecutive-year/) - Households across Europe used 9.54 million terajoules of energy during 2024, a slight decline (-0.2%) on the previous year, according to figures from Eurostat. - [Close to two thirds of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many turning to automation](https://europe-data.com/close-to-two-thirds-of-dutch-businesses-facing-staff-shortages-many-turning-to-automation/) - With 64% of Dutch businesses facing staff shortages, many are prioritising investment in automation to maintain operations, new data from CBS has found. - [Fortune publishes latest ranking of Europe's most innovative companies](https://europe-data.com/fortune-publishes-latest-ranking-of-europes-most-innovative-companies/) - Dutch semiconductor firm ASML has been named the most innovative company in Europe, according to Fortune's 2026 Europe’s Most Innovative Companies rankings. - [Commission unveils action plan to tackle migration along English Channel](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-presents-action-plan-to-tackle-migration-along-english-channel/) - The European Commission has unveiled a new action plan aimed at 'setting out a comprehensive European response' to illegal migration along the English Channel. - [Business sentiment in Germany's residential construction sector continues to decline](https://europe-data.com/business-sentiment-in-germanys-residential-construction-sector-continues-to-decline/) - Business sentiment in Germany's residential construction sector decline in May, despite some improvement in order volumes, according to the ifo Institute. - [More than seven in ten Europeans believe corruption is 'widespread' in their country](https://europe-data.com/more-than-seven-in-ten-europeans-believe-corruption-is-widespread-in-their-country/) - Some 71% of European citizens believe that corruption is 'widespread' in their country, according to a new Eurobarometer survey. - [Renewable energy accounted for most of Portugal's electricity production in 2024](https://europe-data.com/renewable-energy-accounted-for-most-of-portugals-electricity-production-in-2024/) - Electricity production from renewable sources accounted for 86.2% of total electricity produced in Portugal in 2024, according to new data from INE. - [Job vacancy rate in the euro area stood at 2.3% in Q1 2026](https://europe-data.com/job-vacancy-rate-in-the-euro-area-stood-at-2-3-in-q1-2026/) - The job vacancy rate in the euro area stood at 2.3% in the first quarter of this year, up from 2.2% in the the previous quarter, Eurostat has revealed. - [Dairy and cheese production increased in Belgium last year](https://europe-data.com/dairy-and-cheese-production-increased-in-belgium-last-year/) - The production of cheese and fresh dairy in Belgium continued to grow last year, with cheese production up 24% on the five-year average, according to Statbel. - [What EU country reported the biggest annual increase in industrial production in April 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-annual-increase-in-industrial-production-in-april-2026/) - Denmark reported the biggest annual increase in industrial production in the EU in April, with an increase of 12.2% on the previous year. - [Close to two thirds of businesses across the EU use social media](https://europe-data.com/close-to-two-thirds-of-businesses-across-the-eu-use-social-media/) - Some 63.6% of EU enterprises employing 10 or more people used some form of social media in 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Finland's economy expanded by 0.9% in the first quarter of this year](https://europe-data.com/finlands-economy-expanded-by-0-9-in-the-first-quarter-of-this-year/) - Finland reported a 0.9% increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the previous quarter, boosted by a stronger performance in exports. - [Austria reports strongest winter tourism season on record](https://europe-data.com/austria-reports-strongest-winter-tourism-season-on-record/) - The 2025/26 winter tourism season in Austria was the country's strongest season on record, with overnight stays and guest arrivals hitting new highs. - [What European country saw the biggest decrease in agricultural output prices in Q1 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-saw-the-biggest-decrease-in-agricultural-output-prices-in-q1-2026/) - Belgium reported the biggest decrease in agricultural output prices across the European Union in the first quarter of this year, with prices falling by 12.9%. - [Sweden's GDP contracted by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/swedens-gdp-contracted-by-0-2-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - The Swedish economy saw a slight contraction, of 0.2%, in the first quarter this year, compared to the previous quarter, according to SCB. - [The unemployment rate across the EU stood at 6.0% last year](https://europe-data.com/the-unemployment-rate-across-the-eu-stood-at-6-0-last-year/) - The unemployment rate across the European Union stood at 6.0% in 2025, a slight increase on the 5.9% rate recorded the previous year. - [Greece's manufacturing sector shows signs of momentum in May](https://europe-data.com/greeces-manufacturing-sector-shows-signs-of-momentum-in-may/) - Greece’s manufacturing sector regained momentum in May, as production and new order growth accelerated, despite 'significant' cost pressures, said S&P Global. - [Percentage of early school leavers in the European Union falls to 9.1%](https://europe-data.com/percentage-of-early-school-leavers-in-the-european-union-falls-to-9-1/) - The proportion of young people (aged 18-24) leaving education and training early in the European Union fell to 9.1% last year, according to Eurostat. - [Measures to boost competitiveness should be a key priority for Ireland's food and drink sector](https://europe-data.com/measures-to-boost-competitiveness-should-be-a-key-priority-for-irelands-food-and-drink-sector/) - With Ireland's food and drink sector facing mounting pressure, driving sector competitiveness should be a central focus of government policy, FDI has said. - [Euro area governments hold almost all their debt in the single currency, data shows](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-governments-hold-almost-all-their-debt-in-the-single-currency-data-shows/) - The majority of euro area governments continue to hold almost all their debt in the single currency, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Retail vacancy rates stand at 5.8% in Denmark, a 1.9% drop year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/retail-vacancy-rates-stand-at-5-8-in-denmark-a-1-9-drop-year-on-year/) - Retail vacancy across Denmark stood at 5.8% in the second quarter of this year, data from from industry body EjendomDanmark has shown. - [Eurozone construction activity continued to decline in May, says S&P Global](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-construction-activity-continued-to-decline-in-may-says-sp-global/) - Construction activity in the eurozone remained 'firmly' in contraction territory in May, according to the latest S&P Global Eurozone Construction PMI. - [Romania's manufacturing sector edges closer to stabilisation](https://europe-data.com/romanias-manufacturing-sector-edges-closer-to-stabilisation/) - Romania's manufacturing sector moved closer to stabilisation in May, according to the latest BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI compiled by S&P Global. - [Employment in Germany sees marginal decline in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/employment-in-germany-sees-marginal-decline-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Some 45.6 million people were employed in Germany in Q1 of this year, a marginal decline (0.1%) on the previous quarter, with 61,000 fewer people employed. - [Tourism nights up 3.4% in the EU in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/tourism-nights-up-3-4-in-the-eu-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Tourism nights across the European Union rose by 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Bulgaria reported the highest inflation rate in the euro area in May 2026](https://europe-data.com/bulgaria-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-the-euro-area-in-may-2026/) - Bulgaria reported an annual inflation rate of 6.3% in the euro area in May 2026, the highest in the euro area, according to new estimates from Eurostat. - [Dutch businesses report decrease in cyber attacks over the past decade](https://europe-data.com/dutch-businesses-report-decrease-in-cyber-attacks-over-the-past-decade/) - The proportion of Dutch businesses affected by cyber attacks has fallen significantly over the past decade, new data from Statistics Netherlands has revealed. - [EuroCommerce calls on EU institutions to cap commercial cards interchange](https://europe-data.com/eurocommerce-calls-on-eu-institutions-to-cap-commercial-cards-interchange/) - EuroCommerce, which represents retail and wholesale across Europe, has called on EU institutions to extend interchange fee caps to commercial payment cards. - [Consumers across the EU expect more inflation, pessimistic economic outlook](https://europe-data.com/consumers-across-the-eu-expect-more-inflation-pessimistic-economic-outlook/) - Consumer perceptions about inflation have become moderately more pessimistic, according to the latest Consumer Expectations Survey published by the ECB. - [Energy use in the European Union's industrial sector declined in 2024](https://europe-data.com/energy-use-in-the-european-unions-industrial-sector-declined-in-2024/) - Energy consumption across the EU's industrial sector declined in 2024, continuing a trend evident since 1990, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Unemployment rate in the European Union stood at 6.0% in April 2026](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-rate-in-the-european-union-stood-at-6-0-in-april-2026/) - The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate across the European Union stood at 6.0% in April 2026, stable with the previous month. - [Residential property prices continue to rise in Austria, although remain below record levels](https://europe-data.com/residential-property-prices-continue-to-rise-in-austria-although-remain-below-record-levels/) - The average price paid for residential property in Austria rose in 2025, compared to the previous year, although it remains below the record high set in 2022, new data from Statistics Austria has revealed. The average price per square metre of living space reached €4,162 for apartments and €2,836 for houses in 2025, while the - [Full-time employees in Germany worked an average of 39.9 hours per week in 2025](https://europe-data.com/full-time-employees-in-germany-worked-an-average-of-39-9-hours-per-week-in-2025/) - New data from Germany's federal statistics office (Destatis) has shown that full-time employees worked an average of 39.9 hours per week in 2025. - [Consumer confidence rebounded in Italy in May, index rises to 93.4](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-rebounded-in-italy-in-may-index-rises-to-93-4/) - Consumer confidence in Italy rose in May, following two consecutive monthly declines, new data from Istat has revealed. - [EU exports to the United States fell by close to a third in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/eu-exports-to-the-united-states-fell-by-close-to-a-third-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Exports from the European Union to the United States fell by 30% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period a year ago, Eurostat has revealed. - [More than half of businesses across the EU used specialised e-business software in 2025](https://europe-data.com/more-than-half-of-businesses-across-the-eu-used-specialised-e-business-software-in-2025/) - Some 53% of businesses across the European Union used specialised e-business software in 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Denmark's first-quarter growth driven by its pharmaceutical sector](https://europe-data.com/denmarks-first-quarter-growth-driven-by-its-pharmaceutical-sector/) - Denmark’s pharmaceutical industry was the dominant force behind the country’s economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, new data has shown. - [More than a third of Swedish businesses now use AI technologies](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-third-of-swedish-businesses-now-use-ai-technologies/) - Over a third of enterprises (35%) in Sweden now use artificial intelligence in some capacity, with AI adoption accelerating sharply in 2025. - [Germans are among the most considerate and cooperative air passengers in Europe](https://europe-data.com/germans-are-among-the-most-considerate-and-cooperative-air-passengers-in-europe/) - German air passengers are among Europe's most considerate and cooperative travellers, willing to help where needed and boasting shared etiquette. - [Consumer confidence declines further in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-declines-further-in-the-netherlands/) - Consumer confidence deteriorated further in the Netherlands in May, with the confidence index standing at -46 for the month, down from -44 in April. - [Ireland facing a 'two-speed dynamic' on price increases, says EY](https://europe-data.com/ireland-facing-a-two-speed-dynamic-on-price-increases-says-ey/) - The latest wholesale price index figures from Ireland's Central Statistics Office points to a "two‑speed dynamic in producer prices", EY Ireland has said. - [Business activity across the eurozone fell in May amid cost pressures](https://europe-data.com/business-activity-across-the-eurozone-fell-in-may-amid-cost-pressures/) - Business activity across the eurozone hit a 31-month low in May 2026, amidst growing cost pressures, new data from S&P Global has revealed. - [Energy shock driving up inflation in European Union, Commission says](https://europe-data.com/energy-shock-driving-up-inflation-in-european-union-commission-says/) - A renewed energy shock linked to the conflict in the Middle East is pushing EU inflation higher, while also weakening consumer and business confidence. - [What European country has the most on-farm beehives?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-most-on-farm-beehives/) - Italy has around 1.9 million beehives across its farming network, more than any other European country, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Non-Irish nationals accounted for three fifths of employment growth in Ireland between 2019 and 2024](https://europe-data.com/non-irish-nationals-accounted-for-three-fifths-of-employment-growth-in-ireland-between-2019-and-2024/) - Non-Irish nationals accounted for 61% of the growth in the number of employees in Ireland between 2019 and 2024, according to the CSO. - [Public trust in Dutch politicians falls to lowest level since 2012](https://europe-data.com/public-trust-in-dutch-politicians-falls-to-lowest-level-since-2012/) - Public trust in Dutch politicians and parliament has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 2012, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands. - [Passenger car registrations up in Austria, driven by demand for electric vehicles](https://europe-data.com/passenger-car-registrations-up-in-austria-driven-by-demand-for-electric-vehicles/) - Passenger car registrations rose by 15.3% in Austria in the first four months of 2026, boosted by strong demand for hybrid and electric vehicles. - [Luxembourg's population could reach one-million mark by 2070](https://europe-data.com/luxembourgs-population-could-reach-one-million-mark-by-2070/) - The population of Luxembourg could reach one-million inhabitants by 2070, driven by migration and economic growth, STATEC, the country's statistics body, said. - [European Commission seeks to support farmers with Fertiliser Action Plan](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-seeks-to-support-farmers-with-fertiliser-action-plan/) - The European Commission has formally adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan, an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser prices and supply shortages. - [Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in April 2026, of 9.5%](https://europe-data.com/romania-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-eu-in-april-2026-of-9-5/) - Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 9.4% in April 2026, by far the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Euro area trade surplus fell sharply in March 2026](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-trade-surplus-fell-sharply-in-march-2026/) - The euro area reported a €7.8 billion trade surplus in goods with the rest of the world in March 2026, compared with €34.1 billion in March of last year. - [German retailers support greater flexibility in terms of working hours](https://europe-data.com/german-retailers-support-greater-flexibility-in-terms-of-working-hours/) - Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE), Germany's retail federation, has backed calls for greater flexibility in Germany’s working time legislation, adding that the country’s existing daily maximum working hours are outdated and no longer suited to a digital economy. The HDE was responding to the ongoing debate around reform of Germany’s Working Time Act, adding that the current - [Apartment prices in Berlin continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/apartment-prices-in-berlin-continued-to-rise-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - The average asking price for a used apartment in Berlin rose by 1% in the first quarter of 2026, to €5,512 per square metre, new data has shown. - [73% of Europeans agree that the EU is a 'place of stability in a troubled world'](https://europe-data.com/73-of-europeans-agree-that-the-eu-is-a-place-of-stability-in-a-troubled-world/) - Close to three quarters (73%) of European citizens agree that the European Union is a 'place of stability in a troubled world', a survey has found. - [Fertiliser prices rose during each quarter of last year, data shows](https://europe-data.com/fertiliser-prices-rose-during-each-quarter-of-last-year-data-shows/) - Fertiliser prices rose in the European Union in each consecutive quarter of 2025, with Q4 prices rising by 8% compared to the previous period. - [France's consumer price index rose 2.2% in April 2026](https://europe-data.com/frances-consumer-price-index-rose-2-2-in-april-2026/) - France's consumer price index rose 2.2% in April 2026 on a year-on-year basis, following on from a 1.7% gain in March. - [Estonia's economy grew by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/estonias-economy-grew-by-1-3-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Estonia reported a 1.3% increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period a year earlier, new data from Statistics Estonia has found. - [Ireland's construction sector sees fall in new orders for the first time in five months](https://europe-data.com/irelands-construction-sector-sees-fall-in-new-orders-for-the-first-time-in-five-months/) - Uncertainty caused by the war in the Middle East led to a contraction in Ireland's construction sector, the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI has shown. - [The value of Finland's energy exports rose 16% last year](https://europe-data.com/the-value-of-finlands-energy-exports-rose-16-last-year/) - The value of energy exports from Finland rose by 16% last year, to €5.6 billion, new data from Statistics Finland has revealed. - [Annual inflation in Portugal rose to 3.3% in April 2026](https://europe-data.com/annual-inflation-in-portugal-rose-to-3-3-in-april-2026/) - Portugal’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.3% in April 2026, according to new figures from INE, the country's national statistics office. - [Europe needs to 'scale up' to regain productivity advantage, says IMF](https://europe-data.com/europe-needs-to-scale-up-to-regain-productivity-advantage-says-imf/) - New analysis from the IMF suggests that Europe can improve productivity growth by addressing barriers that prevent companies from expanding across the region. - [Eurozone construction sector sees sharpest decline in activity since August 2024](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-construction-sector-sees-sharpest-decline-in-activity-since-august-2024/) - The eurozone construction sector has recorded a steep fall in activity as a result of inflationary pressures, S&P Global has said. - [Rail passengers across Europe took 8.7 billion trips in 2024](https://europe-data.com/rail-passengers-across-europe-took-8-7-billion-trips-in-2024/) - Some 8.7 billion rail trips were recorded across the European Union in 2024, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [European Commission adopts Global Health Resilience Initiative](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-adopts-global-health-resilience-initiative/) - The European Commission has adopted the Global Health Resilience Initiative, which it says positions the EU as a reliable and frontline actor in global health. - [One in 12 businesses in Germany believe their economic survival is 'under threat'](https://europe-data.com/one-in-12-businesses-in-germany-believe-their-economic-survival-is-under-threat/) - Some 8.1% of businesses in Germany believe their economic survival is under threat, according to the latest ifo Business Climate Survey from the ifo Institute. - [Fewer than a quarter of Europe's households include children](https://europe-data.com/fewer-than-a-quarter-of-europes-households-included-children-last-year/) - Fewer than one quarter (23.4%) of the 203.1 million households across the European Union included children in 2025, according to Eurostat. - [Employment in Sweden increased to 69.4% in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/employment-in-sweden-increased-to-69-4-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Employment in Sweden rose for the second consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2026, while unemployment declined, according to Statistics Sweden. - [EU business investment rate fell to its lowest level in a decade in Q4 2025](https://europe-data.com/eu-business-investment-rate-fell-to-its-lowest-level-in-a-decade-in-q4-2025/) - The European Union business investment rate stood at 21.8% in the fourth quarter of last year, its lowest rate since Q3 2015, according to data from Eurostat. - [Italy's GDP rose by 0.2% in the first quarter of the year, however outlook remains uncertain](https://europe-data.com/italys-gdp-rose-by-0-2-in-the-first-quarter-of-the-year-however-outlook-remains-uncertain/) - Italy's GDP rose by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, continuing an expansion that commenced in the second half of last year. - [European Commission coordinates multi-country response to hantavirus outbreak](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-coordinates-multi-country-response-to-hantavirus-outbreak/) - The European Commission has announced that it is 'taking action' to coordinate and support national authorities' response to the hantavirus outbreak. - [Number of people granted Finnish citizenship hit a record high last year](https://europe-data.com/number-of-people-granted-finnish-citizenship-hit-a-record-high-last-year/) - A record number of people were granted Finnish citizenship in 2025, according to new data from Statistics Finland. - [Close to three quarters of Europeans believe the EU should become more independent from the United States](https://europe-data.com/close-to-three-quarters-of-europeans-believe-the-eu-should-become-more-independent-from-the-united-states/) - Some 73% of EU citizens believe that the European Union should 'go its own way' after decades of close cooperation with the United States, a new study by Bertelsmann Stiftung has found. This is up from 63% in 2024, reflecting changing attitudes across all demographic groups, particularly among older Europeans. Other takeaways from Bertelsmann Stiftung's - [Euro accounted for 47.4% of extra-EU imports of primary goods last year](https://europe-data.com/euro-accounted-for-47-4-of-extra-eu-imports-of-primary-goods-last-year/) - The euro currency accounted for close to half (47.4%) of extra-EU imports of primary goods, excluding petroleum products, last year, according to Eurostat. - [Fuel prices in Germany up by a fifth compared to a year ago](https://europe-data.com/fuel-prices-in-germany-up-by-a-fifth-compared-to-a-year-ago/) - Fuel prices in Germany were 20% more expensive in March 2026 than in the same month a year ago, according to new data from Destatis. - [More than three fifths of Bulgarians felt the transition to the euro was 'smooth and efficient'](https://europe-data.com/more-than-three-fifths-of-bulgarians-felt-the-transition-to-the-euro-was-smooth-and-efficient/) - Some 62% of Bulgarians believe that the country's recent transition to the euro currency happened 'smoothly and efficiently', according to Eurobarometer. - [Retail sales rose 3.7% in Italy in the first quarter of this year](https://europe-data.com/retail-sales-rose-3-7-in-italy-in-the-first-quarter-of-this-year/) - Retail sales were up 3.7% in value terms in Italy in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period a year ago, while volume sales were up 2.1%. - [German experts sceptical about the role AI can play in economic growth](https://europe-data.com/german-experts-sceptical-about-the-role-ai-can-play-in-economic-growth/) - Economic experts in Germany are somewhat sceptical about the contribution artificial intelligence can make to economic growth, according to a new survey. - [Services production fell by 0.3% in the EU in February 2026](https://europe-data.com/services-production-fell-by-0-3-in-the-eu-in-february-2026/) - Seasonally-adjusted services production fell by 0.3% in both the European Union and the euro area in February 2026, according to Eurostat. - [Half of Danish workers would lose their pension coverage if they lost their job](https://europe-data.com/half-of-danish-workers-would-lose-their-pension-coverage-if-they-lost-their-job/) - Close to half (49%) of Danish workers would have little to no pension coverage if they lost their job or their ability to work, a study by Pensure has found. - [Bulgaria reported a 12.4% increase in retail volumes in March, the highest in the EU](https://europe-data.com/bulgaria-reported-a-12-4-increase-in-retail-volumes-in-march-the-highest-in-the-eu/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in March 2026, of 12.4%, Eurostat has noted. - [What EU country reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in March 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-march-2026/) - Romania reported a 7.8% annual increase in industrial producer prices in March 2026, the highest in the European Union, new data has shown. - [France's boost in manufacturing output may prove to be temporary, says ING](https://europe-data.com/frances-boost-in-manufacturing-output-may-prove-to-be-temporary-says-ing/) - A recent rebound in French manufacturing output may prove to be short-lived, due to weak demand, energy pressures, and geopolitical instability, ING has warned. - [EU, Japan expand cooperation across digital technologies, including AI](https://europe-data.com/eu-japan-expand-cooperation-across-digital-technologies-including-ai/) - The European Union and Japan have announced an expanded level of regulatory, research and industry cooperation across key digital technologies. - [Euro area manufacturing activity increased in April, but expectations gloomy, says S&P Global](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-manufacturing-activity-increased-in-april-but-expectations-gloomy-says-sp-global/) - Manufacturing activity in the eurozone rose in April, according to new data from S&P Global, with the headline Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.2 from 51.6 in March. This was the highest level for the Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in 47 months, reflecting an improvement in operating conditions across the sector. The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing - [European Union and Armenia strengthen economic and security cooperation](https://europe-data.com/european-union-and-armenia-strengthen-economic-and-security-cooperation/) - The European Union and Armenia have announced reinforced cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and defence, and economic development. - [EU household gas prices rose to €12.28 per 100 kWh in the second half of last year](https://europe-data.com/eu-household-gas-prices-rose-to-e12-28-per-100-kwh-in-the-second-half-of-last-year/) - Household gas prices rose to €12.28 per 100 kWh, on average, across the EU in the second half of 2025, according to Eurostat. - [Business climate in Germany's automotive sector continues to decline](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-in-germanys-automotive-sector-continues-to-decline/) - The business climate in the German automotive industry continued to decline in April, new data from the ifo Institute has revealed. - [Household electricity prices remained stable in the EU in the second half of last year](https://europe-data.com/household-electricity-prices-remained-stable-in-the-eu-in-the-second-half-of-last-year/) - Household electricity prices remained relatively stable across the EU in the second half of last year, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Average net income rose 4.3% in Slovenia in 2024](https://europe-data.com/average-net-income-rose-4-3-in-slovenia-in-2024/) - Average net income per capita rose by 4.3% in Slovenia in 2024, according to new data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. - [Employment rate in Luxembourg rose by 1.5% in the final quarter of last year](https://europe-data.com/employment-rate-in-luxembourg-rose-by-1-5-in-the-final-quarter-of-last-year/) - The employment rate in Luxembourg grew at a rate of 1.5% in the final quarter of last year, data from Statec has revealed. - [More than one in five Europeans worked during weekends last year](https://europe-data.com/more-than-one-in-five-europeans-worked-during-weekends-last-year/) - Some 21.3% of employed citizens across the European Union regularly worked during weekends in 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU in March 2026, at 10.4%](https://europe-data.com/finland-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-in-march-2026-at-10-4/) - Finland reported an unemployment rate of 10.4% in March 2026, the highest rate in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Ireland reported the biggest decline in GDP in the EU in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/ireland-reported-the-biggest-decline-in-gdp-in-the-eu-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - Ireland reported a 2.0% decline in GDP in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the previous quarter, the biggest decline of all EU member states. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in April 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-april-2026/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in April 2026, of 6.2%, according to new estimates from Eurostat. - [Percentage of young people entering the housing market in the Netherlands falls by 12%](https://europe-data.com/percentage-of-young-people-entering-the-housing-market-in-the-netherlands-falls-by-12/) - The percentage of young people (aged 25 and under) entering the housing market in the Netherlands was down by 12% in 2024, compared to the previous year. - [Danes focusing more on flexible, health-focused forms of exercise](https://europe-data.com/danes-focusing-more-on-flexible-health-focused-forms-of-exercise/) - Danes are focusing more on strength training, cardio training, pilates, meditation, winter swimming and yoga than traditional sports in order to keep fit. - [EU and EBRD team up to strengthen finance for SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://europe-data.com/eu-and-ebrd-team-up-to-strengthen-finance-for-smes-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - The European Union and the EBRD have announced a new financing platform for SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, alongside ProCredit Bank d.d. - [Spanish consumers most satisfied with meat quality in supermarkets, followed by fish](https://europe-data.com/spanish-consumers-most-satisfied-with-meat-quality-in-supermarkets-followed-by-fish/) - A new survey by OCU in Spain has examined the differences in customer satisfaction levels when it comes to fresh food sold in supermarkets. - [Birth rate in Germany falls 3.4%, hits lowest level since post-war period](https://europe-data.com/birth-rate-in-germany-falls-3-4-hits-lowest-level-since-post-war-period/) - The birth rate in Germany is now at its lowest level since 1946, with an estimated 654,300 children born last year, a decrease of 3.4% compared with 2024. - [Consumer confidence declined in Finland in April](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-declined-in-finland-in-april/) - Consumer confidence in Finland declined further in April 2026, with the consumer confidence indicator falling to -12.5, according to new data. - [Eurozone output fell for the first time in 16 months in April 2026](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-output-fell-for-the-first-time-in-16-months-in-april-2026/) - The eurozone economy moved into contraction in April 2026 for the first time in 16 months, according to flash data from S&P Global. - [Close to one in ten Europeans purchased e-books or audiobooks last year](https://europe-data.com/close-to-one-in-ten-europeans-purchased-e-books-or-audiobooks-last-year/) - Close to one in ten (9.5%) EU residents purchased e-books or audiobooks during 2025, according to new data on digital reading formats by Eurostat. - [Austria set to invest €17.6 billion in research and development this year](https://europe-data.com/austria-set-to-invest-e17-6-billion-in-research-and-development-this-year/) - Approximately €17.6 billion is set to be invested in research and development in Austria this year, new estimates from Statistics Austria have found. - [Estonia's population fell to 1.36 million last year, the second consecutive yearly decline](https://europe-data.com/estonias-population-fell-to-1-36-million-last-year-the-second-consecutive-yearly-decline/) - The population of Estonia stood at 1,360,745 as of the end of last year, marking a decline of 9,250 people compared with the previous year. - [Sweden reported the lowest level of road fatalities in the EU in 2024](https://europe-data.com/sweden-reported-the-lowest-level-of-road-fatalities-in-the-eu-in-2024/) - Sweden reported 20 road fatalities per million inhabitants in 2024, the lowest rate of road traffic deaths in the European Union, Eurostat has revealed. - [Consumer confidence records second-largest drop on record in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-records-second-largest-drop-on-record-in-the-netherlands/) - Consumer confidence in the Netherlands reported its second-largest drop on record in April 2026, falling to -44, from -30 the previous month, according to CBS. - [Material and social deprivation remained at a high level in France last year](https://europe-data.com/material-and-social-deprivation-remained-at-a-high-level-in-france-last-year/) - Some 13.5% of France's population experienced material and social deprivation in 2025, according to Insee, the French statistics office. - [Government debt in the EU and euro area fell in the fourth quarter of last year](https://europe-data.com/government-debt-in-the-eu-and-euro-area-fell-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-last-year/) - The debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 87.8% in the fourth quarter of last year, down from 88.4% in the previous quarter, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [More than two fifths of Portuguese enterprises have invested in innovation](https://europe-data.com/more-than-two-fifths-of-portuguese-enterprises-have-invested-in-innovation/) - More than two fifths of enterprises in Portugal invested in innovation between 2022 and 2024, new data from INE, Portugal's statistics body, has found. - [Europe's aquaculture sector was worth €4.6 billion in 2024, produced one million tonnes](https://europe-data.com/europes-aquaculture-sector-was-worth-e4-6-billion-in-2024-produced-one-million-tonnes/) - The aquaculture sector in the European Union had a total value of €4.6 billion in 2024, producing around one million tonnes of fish and seafood. - [More than 80% of EU citizens have engaged with public services at least once in the previous year](https://europe-data.com/more-than-80-of-eu-citizens-have-engaged-with-public-services-at-least-once-in-the-previous-year/) - More than four fifths of EU citizens have interacted with public administration services at least once in the past year, surveys have revealed. - [European Commission launches 'AccelerateEU' initiative to protect citizens from energy crisis](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-launches-accelerateeu-initiative-to-protect-citizens-from-energy-crisis/) - The European Commission has launched a new initiative, AccelerateEU, through which it will seek to shield EU citizens from the impact of the energy crisis. - [Young Europeans turning to self-employment to make a living](https://europe-data.com/young-europeans-turning-to-self-employment-to-make-a-living/) - Around one in twelve (7.9%) Europeans aged between 20 and 29 are self-employed, equating to around 2.06 million people, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [A quarter of Germans worked from home at least occasionally last year](https://europe-data.com/a-quarter-of-germans-worked-from-home-at-least-occasionally-last-year/) - Some 25% of Germany's employed population worked from home at least occasionally last year, according to new data from Destatis, the federal statistics office. - [Housing-related borrowing activity increased in Denmark in March](https://europe-data.com/housing-related-borrowing-activity-increased-in-denmark-in-march/) - Housing-related borrowing activity showed a notable increase in March 2026, compared to the corresponding month a year earlier. - [Wine production in Austria reports strong rebound, rises by 37% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/wine-production-in-austria-reports-strong-rebound-rises-by-37-year-on-year/) - Wine production in Austria surged by 37% last year, to 2.56 million hectolitres, following on from low volumes recorded in 2024, Statistics Austria has said. - [Fuel prices rose by 12.9% on average across the European Union in March](https://europe-data.com/fuel-prices-rose-by-12-9-on-average-across-the-european-union-in-march/) - The impact of the Iran conflict on European fuel prices was significant, new data from Eurostat has revealed, with fuel prices rising by 12.9%, on average, in March 2026 compared with March 2025. Prior to this price spike, fuel prices had been generally falling across the bloc, however March marked a notable turnaround, with almost - [Traffic through Estonia's main airport remained relatively unchanged last year](https://europe-data.com/traffic-through-estonias-main-airport-remained-relatively-unchanged-last-year/) - In 2025, passenger traffic through Tallinn Airport remained relatively unchanged compared with the previous year, with nearly 3.5 million passengers served. - [Construction activity in Ireland rose at its fastest pace for a year in March 2026](https://europe-data.com/construction-activity-in-ireland-rose-at-fastest-pace-for-a-year-in-march-2026/) - Construction activity in Ireland is displaying 'improving growth momentum', with activity rising at the fastest pace for a year in March. - [EU unveils first Action Plan under the Pact for the Mediterranean](https://europe-data.com/eu-unveils-first-action-plan-under-the-pact-for-the-mediterranean/) - The European Commission has presented the first Action Plan under the recently-adopted Pact for the Mediterranean, which seeks to strengthen cooperation. - [The number of people employed in Croatia increased by 1.1% in 2025](https://europe-data.com/the-number-of-people-employed-in-croatia-increased-by-1-1-in-2025/) - There were 1.7 million people employed in Croatia in 2025, a 1.1% increase on the previous year, according to the latest labour force survey. - [European Union population expected to decline by 11.7% by the end of the century](https://europe-data.com/european-union-population-expected-to-decline-by-11-7-by-the-end-of-the-century/) - The population of the European Union is projected to fall by 11.7% by the year 2100, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Close to a third of Germans have 'no interest' in owning their own home, REMAX study finds](https://europe-data.com/close-to-a-third-of-germans-have-no-interest-in-owning-a-home-re-max-study-finds/) - Some 31% of Germans say that they have 'no interest' in owning their own home, a new study by real estate network RE/MAX has found. - [Slovenia sees production in construction jump 24.1% year-on-year in February](https://europe-data.com/slovenia-sees-production-in-construction-jump-24-1-year-on-year-in-february/) - Slovenia reported the biggest annual increase in production in construction in the European Union in February. - [Consumer prices in France rose 1.7% in March, compared to the same month a year ago](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-in-france-rose-1-7-in-march-2026-compared-to-the-same-period-a-year-ago/) - Consumer prices were 1.7% higher on an annual basis in France in March, while the month-on-month increase stood at 1.0%, new data from Insee has found. - [Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in March, of 9.0%](https://europe-data.com/romania-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-euro-area-in-march-of-9-0/) - Romania reported an inflation rate of 9.0% in the euro area in March 2026, the highest in the euro area, according to the latest data from Eurostat. - [Construction projects with a total value of DKK 28.5 billion were initiated in Denmark in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/construction-projects-with-a-total-value-of-dkk-28-5-billion-were-initiated-in-denmark-in-q1-2025/) - The total value of construction projects initiated in Denmark in the first quarter of this year stood at DKK 28.5 billion, an increase of almost DKK 2 billion, - [Euro area industrial production rose 0.4% in February 2026, Eurostat data shows](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-industrial-production-rose-0-4-in-february-2026-eurostat-data-shows/) - Industrial production recorded a modest increase in both the euro area and the European Union in February 2026, according to estimates from Eurostat. - [EU and UK agree on Erasmus+ association from 2027 onwards](https://europe-data.com/eu-and-uk-agree-on-erasmus-association-from-2027-onwards/) - The European Union and the United Kingdom have taken a decisive step towards the UK rejoining the Erasmus+ programme from 2027. - [Cyprus has the highest share of young people using social media in the EU, followed by Czechia and Denmark](https://europe-data.com/cyprus-has-the-highest-share-of-young-people-using-social-media-in-the-eu-followed-by-czechia-and-denmark/) - Some 98.3% of young people in Cyprus – aged between 16 and 29 – use social media, the highest percentage in the European Union, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Germany's construction sector posted a record increase in input cost inflation in March](https://europe-data.com/germanys-construction-sector-posted-a-record-increase-in-input-cost-inflation-in-march/) - Germany’s construction sector reported a 'sharp spike' in cost pressures in March, driven by the crisis in the Middle East, according to S&P Global. - [Inflation rate in Luxembourg rises to 2.4% in March, almost double that of February](https://europe-data.com/inflation-rate-in-luxembourg-rises-to-2-4-in-march-almost-double-that-of-february/) - The inflation rate in Luxembourg rose to 2.4% in March, up from 1.3% the previous month, according to Statec, Luxembourg's statistics body. - [EU-China trade deficit widens to €359.8bn in 2025 as imports hit €559.4bn](https://europe-data.com/eu-china-trade-deficit-widens-to-e359-8bn-in-2025-as-imports-hit-e559-4bn/) - Trade between the European Union and China continued to expand in value terms last year, but the balance remained heavily tilted in China’s favour. - [New car registrations in Austria rose 17% in the first quarter of 2026](https://europe-data.com/new-car-registrations-in-austria-rose-17-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026/) - New passenger car registrations were up 17% in Austria in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2025. - [Short-term effect of general election on Hungary's economy could be limited, says ING](https://europe-data.com/short-term-effect-of-general-election-on-hungarys-economy-could-be-limited-says-ing/) - The decisive victory of the Tisza Party means that Hungary is entering a period of political transition, ING has said. - [Home ownership in Germany constrained by the availability of savings](https://europe-data.com/home-ownership-in-germany-constrained-by-the-availability-of-savings/) - A new report by LBS and empirica has found that home ownership in Germany is increasingly constrained by the availability of savings rather than income. - [European Greens welcome result of Hungary's elections, end to Orbán leadership](https://europe-data.com/european-greens-welcome-result-of-hungarys-elections-end-to-orban-leadership/) - The European Green Party has welcomed the 'historic' outcome of Hungary's general election, which marks the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. - [Slovakia's population fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2025](https://europe-data.com/slovakias-population-fell-for-the-fifth-consecutive-year-in-2025/) - Slovakia's population fell by more than 10,000 people to stand at 5,409,407 as of the end of 2025, the fifth consecutive year that the population has declined. - [Group calls on Irish government to use EU presidency to support biopharmaceutical sector](https://europe-data.com/group-calls-on-irish-government-to-use-eu-presidency-to-support-biopharmaceutical-sector/) - BPCI has called on the government to ensure that Ireland uses its upcoming EU presidency to support the competitiveness of the biopharmaceutical sector. - [Germany public transport passengers reach 11.5 billion in 2025](https://europe-data.com/germany-public-transport-passengers-reach-11-5-billion-in-2025/) - Passenger numbers on public transport in Germany remained roughly on a par with that of the previous year, preliminary data from Destatis has found. - [France's construction sector fell at its sharpest rate for a year and a half in March](https://europe-data.com/frances-construction-sector-fell-at-its-sharpest-rate-for-a-year-and-a-half-in-march/) - The construction sector in France 'slipped deeper into contraction' in March, reporting its sharpest decline in activity levels since September 2024. - [European Union reported a €605bn surplus in international services trade in 2023](https://europe-data.com/european-union-reported-a-e605bn-surplus-in-international-services-trade-in-2023/) - The European Union reported a significant surplus in international services trade in 2023, of €605 billion, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Italy labour market remains stable in Q4 2025, with hours worked up 1.6% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/italian-labour-market-stable-in-fourth-quarter-of-2025/) - Italy’s labour market remained broadly stable in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Istat, the country's statistics body. - [31 December is most popular Irish wedding date, averaging 189 ceremonies over 14 years](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-most-popular-day-to-get-married-in-ireland/) - New data from Ireland's Central Statistics Office, analysing 14 years of wedding data, has identified the most popular dates and months for couples to marry. - [Netherlands records EU-high 3.9% job vacancy rate in Q4 2025, Eurostat data shows](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-q4-2025/) - The Netherlands reported the highest job vacancy rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2025, at 3.9%, according to new Eurostat data. - [26% of Austrians still live with parents, Statistics Austria labour survey finds](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-quarter-of-the-austrian-population-still-live-with-their-parents/) - Some 26% of the Austrian population still lives with either one or both of their parents, new data from Statistics Austria has found. - [Top 1% of Danes hold DKK 237bn more wealth than previously estimated, Oxfam Denmark analysis shows](https://europe-data.com/denmarks-wealthiest-one-percent-are-richer-than-previously-thought/) - Denmark's wealthiest citizens are richer than previously estimated, according to analysis of Ministry of Economic Affairs data by Oxfam Denmark. - [Finland government debt rises €6bn to €248.4bn in Q4 2025, Statistics Finland data shows](https://europe-data.com/government-debt-rose-in-finland-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2025/) - General government debt in Finland rose by €6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, to reach a total of €248.4 billion, data from Statistics Finland has shown. - [55% of Europeans see antisemitism as a problem, Eurobarometer survey shows rising concern](https://europe-data.com/perceptions-of-antisemitism-on-the-rise-across-the-european-union/) - A recent Eurobarometer survey has shown that perceptions of antisemitism have increased across the European Union. - [Romania inflation hits 8.3% in February 2026, highest in European Union](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-february-2026/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in February 2026, of 8.3%, according to new Eurostat data. - [Bremen becomes Europe’s most connected region with 169 km motorway per 1,000 km²](https://europe-data.com/bremen-is-the-most-connected-region-of-europe-in-terms-of-motorway-access/) - Bremen, in Germany, is the 'most connected' region of Europe when it comes to motorway access, with 169 kilometres of motorway per 1,000 km², according to new data from Eurostat. - [Poland construction output falls 11% in January 2026, steepest decline in the European Union](https://europe-data.com/poland-reported-the-biggest-drop-in-construction-output-in-the-eu-in-january/) - Poland reported a 11.0% decline in construction output, year-on-year, in January 2026, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Slovenia horticulture producers fall 5% as cultivated area shrinks 20% over three years](https://europe-data.com/slovenia-sees-sharp-decline-in-horticulture-production-area/) - The number of producers engaged in horticulture production fell by 5% in Slovenia last year, according to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. - [Irish residents take 15.1 million overseas trips in 2025, up 11% as domestic travel declines 8%](https://europe-data.com/irish-residents-took-15-1-million-overseas-trips-last-year/) - New data from Ireland's Central Statistics Office indicates that growing number of Irish residents are choosing to travel abroad, rather than holiday at home. - [Euro area trade deficit widens to €1.9bn in January 2026, Eurostat data shows sharp reversal](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-reported-a-e1-9-billion-trade-deficit-in-january-2026/) - The euro area reported a €1.9 billion trade deficit in goods with the rest of the world in January 2026, compared to a €1.4 billion deficit in January 2025. - [Eurozone PMI falls to 50.5 in March 2026, lowest in ten months amid Iran conflict concerns](https://europe-data.com/performance-of-eurozone-pmi-depends-on-how-iran-conflict-unfolds-says-ing/) - The economic outlook for the Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) depends on how the Iran conflict unfolds, Bert Colijn, chief economist with ING has said. - [EU road deaths fall 3% to 19,400 last year, European Commission data shows](https://europe-data.com/deaths-on-eu-roads-fell-by-3-last-year/) - The number of people killed on European Union roads last year fell by 3% compared to the previous year, to around 19,400, according to new data. - [EU energy imports hit €336.7bn in 2025, down 11.1% year-on-year, Eurostat data shows](https://europe-data.com/united-states-norway-remain-key-energy-suppliers-to-european-union/) - The United States and Norway are the top suppliers of petroleum oils to the European Union, with the US the top supplier of LNG, and Norway the major partner for natural gas, new data has revealed. According to the Eurostat data, the EU imported energy products worth €336.7 billion in 2025, totalling 723.3 million tonnes. - [Germany night shift workers reach 9.3% of employed population, nearly four million people working nights](https://europe-data.com/nearly-four-million-germans-work-night-shifts/) - Nearly four million of Germany's employed population – or 9.3% – work night shifts, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). - [Junior apprenticeship scheme falling short in most parts of Denmark, says SMV Danmark](https://europe-data.com/junior-apprenticeship-scheme-falling-short-in-most-parts-of-denmark/) - An initiative aimed at making Danish education more practical is failing to meet expectations in most parts of the country, according to SMV Danmark. - [75% of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food](https://europe-data.com/75-of-french-consumers-prioritise-local-products-when-purchasing-food/) - Some 75% of French consumers prioritise local products when purchasing food, while 66% are willing to pay more to support fair remuneration for producers. - [Household savings rate in euro area declined to 14.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/household-savings-rate-in-euro-area-declined-to-14-4-in-q4-2025/) - Households in the euro area saved a smaller share of their income in the final quarter of 2025, Eurostat noted, while business investment declined. - [Milk chocolate accounts for 91% of Easter sales across five European markets](https://europe-data.com/foodora-explores-easter-shopping-habits-across-europe/) - Delivery platform foodora has revealed insights on how consumers across Austria, Sweden, Norway, Czechia and Hungary shop at Easter. - [Portugal house prices rise 17.6% in 2025, data shows](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-portugal-rose-17-6-last-year/) - House prices in Portugal increased by 17.6% in 2025, new data from Statistics Portugal has revealed. - [Luxembourg road freight share reaches 84.4%, highest in EU](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-boasts-the-highest-share-of-road-freight-transport/) - Luxembourg boasts the highest share of road freight transport in the European Union, with 84.4% of its freight transported by road, according to Eurostat. - [Austria records 782 kg municipal waste per capita, highest in EU](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-highest-municipal-waste-per-capita/) - Austria boasts the highest municipal waste per capita in the European Union, of 782 kg per person, according to Eurostat data. - [33% of Irish enterprises use ICT to cut environmental impact, above EU average](https://europe-data.com/irish-enterprises-ramping-up-use-of-digital-technologies-to-reduce-environmental-impact/) - Irish enterprises are upping their investment in digital technologies and related innovations to support their sustainability goals. - [78% of Spanish consumers influenced by waste reduction efforts when shopping](https://europe-data.com/four-fifths-of-spanish-consumers-value-waste-reduction-initiatives-when-shopping/) - Some 78% of Spanish consumers state that knowing what initiatives stores have in place to reduce waste influences their choice of where to shop. - [Italy consumer confidence falls to 92.6 in March 2026, down from 97.4](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-fell-in-italy-in-march/) - Italy's consumer confidence index fell from 97.4 to 92.6 in March 2026, according to Istat, the country's statistics body. - [Rural French households spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than Paris residents](https://europe-data.com/households-in-rural-areas-of-france-spend-more-on-fossil-fuels-than-paris-dwellers/) - Households located in rural municipalities of France spend 2.7 times more on fossil fuels than those living in the inner urban area of Paris. - [Germany wine production falls to 7.55 million hectolitres, down 2.6%](https://europe-data.com/german-wine-production-fell-by-2-6-last-year/) - Wine production in Germany fell by 2.6% last year, to 7.55 million hectolitres, according to new data from the federal statistics office (Destatis). - [Croatia inflation hits 4.7% in March 2026, highest in euro area](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-march-2026/) - Croatia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2026, of 4.7%, according to the latest flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Denmark venture capital funding reaches DKK 8.3bn in 2025, down 7% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/venture-capital-activity-increased-in-denmark-in-the-final-quarter-of-2025/) - Following what was a relatively muted year, venture capital activity in Denmark picked up significantly in the final quarter of 2025. - [Finland unemployment rate hits 10.4% in February 2026, highest in EU](https://europe-data.com/finland-boasted-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-europe-in-february-2026/) - Finland boasted an unemployment rate of 10.4% in February 2026, the only EU country to report a double-digit unemployment rate. - [Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to 51.6 in March, highest in 45 months](https://europe-data.com/euro-zone-manufacturing-sector-continued-to-grow-in-march-data-shows/) - The euro zone manufacturing sector continued to grow in March, according to the latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI. - [Sweden urban population rises steadily over past two decades, statistics show](https://europe-data.com/sweden-reports-increased-population-density-in-urban-areas/) - The population living in Sweden's urban areas and localities has 'increased steadily' over the past two decades, Statistics Sweden has said. - [EU short-stay bookings hit 951.6 million nights, up 11.4% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/tourism-nights-booked-via-online-platforms-total-close-to-one-billion/) - Some 951.6 million short-stay accommodation nights were booked via platforms such as Airbnb, Booking or Expedia in the EU last year, a 11.4% increase. - [Netherlands leads EU with 84% of individuals holding basic digital skills](https://europe-data.com/dutch-rank-highest-for-digital-skills-in-the-european-union/) - Some 84% of individuals in the Netherlands have at least basic digital skills, the highest share of any EU country, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). - [Greece manufacturing PMI rises to 54.5 in March, highest since August 2025](https://europe-data.com/greek-manufacturing-sector-sees-input-cost-inflation-soar/) - Greece's manufacturing industry continued to expand in March, with production and new orders rising, however input prices rose, according to S&P Global. - [EU camping nights reach 413 million, up 28.5% since 2015](https://europe-data.com/popularity-of-camping-and-caravanning-on-the-rise-in-the-eu/) - Tourists spent a total of 413 million nights at camping grounds, RV parks, and trailer parks across the European Union last year. - [Hungary house prices jump 21.2% in Q4 2025, highest growth in EU](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-increase-in-house-prices-in-q4-2025/) - Hungary reported the highest increase in house prices in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a 21.2% gain year-on-year. - [42.4% of German consumers accept stable prices despite VAT cut](https://europe-data.com/german-consumers-continue-to-support-hospitality-businesses/) - While high costs and market uncertainty have put pressure on German hospitality operators, consumers continue to support their favourite restaurants and bars, - [68.5% of EU population report good or very good health](https://europe-data.com/majority-of-europeans-have-a-positive-view-of-their-personal-health/) - More than two thirds (68.5%) of the European Union population perceive their health as either 'good' or 'very good', according to Eurostat data. - [Eurozone PMI falls to 50.7 in March, lowest level since June 2025](https://europe-data.com/business-activity-growth-in-eurozone-hits-weakest-level-in-nine-months/) - The eurozone private sector economy reported its weakest growth for nine months in March, amid growing cost pressures, according to S&P Global. - [Netherlands becomes world's top cocoa exporter, overtaking Germany](https://europe-data.com/the-netherlands-is-now-the-worlds-leading-exporter-of-cocoa-products/) - The Netherlands was the largest exporter of cocoa products, including chocolate, cocoa mass, cocoa butter and cocoa powder, in 2025, overtaking Germany. - [Hungary posts deficit in 2025 equal to 4.7% of GDP](https://europe-data.com/hungary-sees-slight-improvement-in-government-debt/) - Data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office has revealed that the country's general government sector posted a deficit of HUF 4,059 billion in 2025. - [Luxembourg retail sales rise 11.9% in February 2026, highest in EU](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-annual-increase-in-retail-sales-in-february-2026/) - Luxembourg reported a 11.9% annual increase in retail sales in February 2026, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Finland population reaches 5.65 million in 2025](https://europe-data.com/population-growth-in-finland-slowed-last-year/) - The population of Finland stood at 5,652,881 as of the end of 2025, an increase of 16,910 people year-on-year, according to new data from Statistics Finland. - [Estonia outbound trips fall to 1.5 million in 2025](https://europe-data.com/estonian-residents-took-fewer-trips-last-year/) - Estonian residents made a total of 1.5 million outbound overnight trips in 2025, a 3% decline on the previous year, according to data from Statistics Estonia. - [Germany health spending hits €538.2bn in 2024, up 7.6%](https://europe-data.com/health-expenditure-on-the-rise-in-germany/) - Health expenditure rose to €538.2 billion in Germany in 2024, or €6,444 per capita, a 7.6% increase on the previous year, according to new data. - [Europe sees 11 of 19 sectors expand in March, PMI data shows](https://europe-data.com/mixed-performance-for-european-business-sector-in-march/) - The European business landscape reported a mixed picture in March, with 11 of the 19 core sectors reporting an expansion in output. - [European Commission takes preparatory steps on implementation of €90bn Ukraine support loan](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-takes-preparatory-steps-on-implementation-of-e90bn-ukraine-support-loan/) - The European Commission has taken 'preparatory steps' toward the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. - [European Commission publishes guidance to support new packaging rules](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-publishes-guidance-to-support-new-packaging-rules/) - The European Commission has published guidance on the implementation of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). - [European organisations file formal complaint over FIFA's World Cup ticket practices](https://europe-data.com/european-organisations-file-formal-complaint-over-fifas-world-cup-ticket-practices/) - Euroconsumers and Football Supporters Europe (FSE) have formally filed a complaint with the European Commission against FIFA. - [One in eight Austrian households affected by energy poverty](https://europe-data.com/one-in-eight-austrian-households-affected-by-energy-poverty/) - Some 12.5% of households in Austria – one in eight – have been affected by energy poverty, according to Statistics Austria analysis. - [Luxembourg's economy 'stalled' in the final quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/luxembourgs-economy-stalled-in-the-final-quarter-of-2025/) - Luxembourg's GDP 'stalled' in the final quarter of last year, according to Statistiques Luxembourg, as the year ended with economic growth of 0.6%. - [Denmark needs political cooperation to strengthen competitiveness](https://europe-data.com/denmark-needs-political-cooperation-to-strengthen-competitiveness/) - Following this week's general election in Denmark, Dansk Industri (DI) has called for political cooperation to ensure Denmark's competitiveness is strengthened. - [Europe 'losing influence' in international sports governance](https://europe-data.com/europe-losing-influence-in-international-sports-governance/) - Europe is 'losing its influence' when it comes to international sports governance, as other continents are strengthening their positions. - [Belgium reported more than 46 million tourist overnight stays last year](https://europe-data.com/belgium-reported-more-than-46-million-tourist-overnight-stays-last-year/) - More than 46 million overnight stays in tourist accommodation were recorded in Belgium last year, according to new data from Statbel. - [French consumers increasingly mindful about water consumption](https://europe-data.com/french-consumers-increasingly-mindful-about-water-consumption/) - Ahead of World Water Day on 22 March, Worldpanel by Numerator has shared insights on the water consumption habits of French households. - [House prices in Italy rose 4.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-italy-rose-4-1-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2025/) - House prices in Italy rose by 4.1% in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to the same period a year earlier, new data from Istat has revealed. - [Consumer prices rose by 0.9% in France in February](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-rose-by-0-9-in-france-in-february/) - Consumer prices rose by 0.9% in France in February, compared to the same month the previous year, according to Insee, the national statistics body. - [Decline in building permits recorded in Portugal in Q4 2025](https://europe-data.com/decline-in-building-permits-recorded-in-portugal-in-q4-2025/) - Building permits fell by 14.2% in Portugal in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decline of 5,800 buildings, year-on-year, according to INE. - [Women account for just over two fifths of full-time workers in Ireland](https://europe-data.com/women-account-for-just-over-two-fifths-of-full-time-workers-in-ireland/) - Women account for 41.7% of full-time workers and 67.1% of part-time workers in Ireland, new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has found. - [48.7 million voters are eligible to participate in France's municipal elections](https://europe-data.com/some-48-7-million-registered-voters-were-eligible-to-participate-in-frances-municipal-elections/) - France had 48.7 million registered voters eligible to participate in the country’s municipal elections in March, according to new figures published by Insee. - [House construction declined in Slovakia last year](https://europe-data.com/house-construction-declined-in-slovakia-last-year/) - House construction in Slovakia continued to underperform in 2025, with both completed and newly started constructions falling below historical averages. - [Corporate insolvencies rose by 10.3% in Germany last year](https://europe-data.com/corporate-insolvencies-rose-by-10-3-in-germany-last-year/) - Local courts in Germany registered 24,064 corporate insolvency applications last year, representing a 10.3% increase compared to 2024. - [Estonia’s economy grew by 0.6% last year](https://europe-data.com/estonias-economy-grew-by-0-6-last-year/) - Estonia's economy grew by 0.6% in 2025, reaching €41.6 billion, with the country faring better last year than it did in the two preceding years. - [Ireland's construction sector returned to growth in February 2026](https://europe-data.com/irelands-construction-sector-returned-to-growth-in-february-2026/) - Ireland's construction sector showed a return to growth in February, following a nine month period of reduced activity, the latest AIB Ireland Construction PMI has found. - [The European Union imported 57% of its energy in 2024](https://europe-data.com/the-european-union-imported-57-of-its-energy-in-2024/) - The European Union imported 57% of the energy it used in 2024, while 43% was produced within the bloc, a new report has found. - [Belgium reported the steepest drop in agricultural output prices in Q4 2025](https://europe-data.com/belgium-reported-the-steepest-drop-in-agricultural-output-prices-in-q4-2025/) - Belgium reported a 12.9% decline in agricultural output prices in the fourth quarter of 2025, the sharpest decline in the European Union. - [Just one in ten EU citizens use public transport every day](https://europe-data.com/just-one-in-ten-eu-citizens-use-public-transport-every-day/) - Just 10.7% of the EU adult population – around one in ten – use public transport on a daily basis, new data from Eurostat has found. - [More than 20 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in 2025](https://europe-data.com/more-than-20-million-passengers-flew-through-finnish-airports-in-2025/) - A total of 20.6 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in 2025, a 4% increase on the previous year. - [Dutch automotive industry reports decline in turnover](https://europe-data.com/dutch-automotive-industry-reports-decline-in-turnover/) - The automotive sector in the Netherlands reported a 2.6% decline in turnover in 2025, compared to the previous year. - [Austria's manufacturing sector reported a rise in new orders in February](https://europe-data.com/austrias-manufacturing-sector-reported-a-rise-in-new-orders-in-february/) - Austria's manufacturing sector recorded a 'renewed rise' in new orders in February 2026, according to the UniCredit Bank Austria Manufacturing PMI survey. - [Ireland reported the highest increase in GDP in 2025, data shows](https://europe-data.com/ireland-reported-the-highest-increase-in-gdp-in-2025-data-shows/) - Ireland reported a 12.3% increase in GDP in 2025, according to Eurostat data, the largest year-on-year increase in Europe. - [Consumer confidence decreased in Portugal in February 2026](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-decreased-in-portugal-in-february-2026/) - The consumer confidence indicator decreased in Portugal in February, new data from INE, the Portuguese statistics body, has found. - [Luxembourg reported the biggest increase in retail volumes in January](https://europe-data.com/luxembourg-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-volumes-in-january/) - Luxembourg reported a 24.7% increase in retail trade volumes in January 2026, well ahead of any other EU member state, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country has the highest percentage of female parliamentarians?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-has-the-highest-percentage-of-female-parliamentarians/) - Finland has the highest percentage of female representation in its national parliament, at 46%, followed by Sweden (44.8%) and Denmark (44.7%). - [What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in January 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-january-2026/) - Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in January 2026, of 10.0%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Germany's vegetable harvest reached a record high last year](https://europe-data.com/germanys-vegetable-harvest-reached-a-record-high-last-year/) - The vegetable harvest in Germany reached a record high of 4.5 million tonnes last year, an increase of 8.1% compared to the previous year. - [European Union seeks to deepen relationship with Switzerland](https://europe-data.com/european-union-seeks-to-deepen-relationship-with-switzerland/) - The European Union has sought to deepen its relationship with Switzerland, following the signing of a broad package of agreements. - [Women hold just over a third of managerial positions in the European Union](https://europe-data.com/women-hold-just-over-a-third-of-managerial-positions-in-the-european-union/) - Women hold 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, according to the latest data from Eurostat. - [Two fifths of Dutch workers believe AI could do their job](https://europe-data.com/two-fifths-of-dutch-workers-believe-ai-could-do-their-job/) - Some 41% of Dutch adults in paid employment believe that artificial intelligence could partly perform their job, a study by Statistics Netherlands has found. - [Consumer prices in France rose 1.0% in February 2026](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-in-france-rose-1-0-in-february-2026/) - Consumer prices in France were 1.0% higher in February 2026 than in the corresponding month a year earlier, according to new data from Insee. - [What EU country reported the highest per capita immigration rate in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-per-capita-immigration-rate-in-2024/) - Malta reported the highest per capita rate of immigration from EU and non-EU countries in 2024, of 60 immigrants per 1,000 residents, Eurostat has revealed. - [More than two thirds of Europeans believe their country is 'under threat'](https://europe-data.com/more-than-two-thirds-of-europeans-believe-their-country-is-under-threat/) - Some 68% of European citizens believe that their country is 'under threat' from a security and defence perspective, Eurobarometer has found. - [European Commission mulls plan to expand roaming initiative to Western Balkans](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-mulls-plan-to-expand-roaming-initiative-to-western-balkans/) - The European Commission has proposed opening negotiations with six countries in the Western Balkans to extend its 'Roam Like at Home' initiative. - [Poland's retail sector proved resilient during the winter months, says ING](https://europe-data.com/polands-retail-sector-proved-resilient-during-the-winter-months-says-ing/) - While Poland has seen recent declines in construction and production output, its retail sector has "proved more resilient than expected", according to ING. - [What EU country reported the highest inflation rate in January 2026?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-january-2026/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in January 2026, of 8.5%, according to new data from Eurostat. - ['The future of a secure and prosperous Ukraine lies in the European Union', say EU leaders](https://europe-data.com/the-future-of-a-secure-and-prosperous-ukraine-lies-in-the-european-union-say-eu-leaders/) - EU leaders have reiterated support for Ukraine's future accession, saying that the 'future of a secure and prosperous Ukraine lies in the European Union'. - [EU countries imported €3.47 trillion worth of services in 2024](https://europe-data.com/eu-countries-imported-e3-47-trillion-worth-of-services-in-2024/) - European Union member states imported €3.47 trillion worth of services from non-EU countries in 2024, according to new international trade data from Eurostat - [Average house transaction price in the Netherlands stood at €480,000 last year](https://europe-data.com/average-house-transaction-price-in-the-netherlands-stood-at-e480000-last-year/) - The average transaction price for an owner-occupied home in the Netherlands stood at €480,000 last year, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands. - [Business activity in the eurozone rises at its fastest pace for three months](https://europe-data.com/business-activity-in-the-eurozone-rises-at-its-fastest-pace-for-three-months/) - The rate of business growth in the eurozone rose at its fastest pace for three months in February, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI. - [More than three billion tourism nights were recorded across the EU last year](https://europe-data.com/more-than-three-billion-tourism-nights-were-recorded-across-the-eu-last-year/) - Some 3.08 billion nights were spent at tourist accommodation establishments across the European Union in 2025, an increase of 2%, or 61.5 million nights, since 2024. - [Hungary reported the biggest increase in house prices in the EU in Q3 2025](https://europe-data.com/hungary-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-house-prices-in-the-eu-in-q3-2025/) - Hungary reported a 21.1% annual increase in house prices in the third quarter of 2025, the highest year-on-year increase in the European Union. - [Sales of non-alcoholic beer have risen fivefold in Denmark since 2014](https://europe-data.com/sales-of-non-alcoholic-beer-have-risen-fivefold-in-denmark-since-2014/) - The consumption of non-alcoholic beer rose 8% in Denmark last year, compared to the previous year, according to new data from the Danish Breweries Association. - [What EU country has the most businesses using cloud computing services?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-has-the-most-businesses-using-cloud-computing-services/) - Some 79.2% of businesses in Finland use cloud computing services, more than any other EU member state, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Greece's manufacturing sector reports a positive start to 2026](https://europe-data.com/greeces-manufacturing-sector-reports-a-positive-start-to-2026/) - The Greek manufacturing sector reported its strongest improvement for five months at the start of 2026, according to the latest PMI published by S&P Global. - [Close to one in ten EU citizens were unable to keep their homes warm in 2024](https://europe-data.com/close-to-one-in-ten-eu-citizens-were-unable-to-keep-their-homes-warm-in-2024/) - Some 9.2% of the EU population were unable to keep their homes adequately heated in 2024, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Tourism in Austria reached a record high last year](https://europe-data.com/tourism-in-austria-reached-a-record-high-last-year/) - Tourism in Austria hit unchartered heights in 2025, with some 157.27 million nights spent and 48.17 million tourist arrivals, new data from Statistics Austria has found. This marks a 1.9% increase in nights spent, and a 3.1% increase in arrivals compared to the previous year, which was previously the strongest year on record. It's the - [Lithuania reported the highest increase in GDP in the EU in Q4 2025](https://europe-data.com/lithuania-reported-the-highest-increase-in-gdp-in-the-eu-in-q4-2025/) - Lithuania reported a 1.7% increase in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to the previous period, the highest quarter-on-quarter increase in the EU. - [Retail sales rose in Germany last year, says Destatis](https://europe-data.com/retail-sales-rose-in-germany-last-year-says-destatis/) - Retail sales rose in Germany last year, by 2.7% in real terms and by 3.8% in nominal terms, according to preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office - [Out-of-home consumption on the increase in Spain, says AECOC](https://europe-data.com/out-of-home-consumption-in-spain-on-the-increase-says-aecoc/) - Some 78% of Spanish consumers have either maintained or increased their out-of-home food spend, a new study by AECOC has found. - [Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/finland-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-european-union-in-december-2025/) - Finland reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU in December 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Three quarters of EU citizens say their country has benefited from being part of the European Union](https://europe-data.com/three-quarters-of-eu-citizens-say-their-country-has-benefited-from-being-part-of-the-european-union/) - Some three quarters (74%) of EU citizens have said that their country has benefited from membership in the European Union, according to a Eurobarometer survey. - [Over three quarters of EU internet users take steps to protect personal data online](https://europe-data.com/over-three-quarters-of-eu-internet-users-take-steps-to-protect-personal-data-online/) - Some 76.9% of internet users in the European Union took steps to protect their personal data online in 2025, new data has revealed. - [German travellers prefer to organise and book their own holidays, Booking.com study shows](https://europe-data.com/german-travellers-prefer-to-organise-and-book-their-own-holidays-booking-com-study-shows/) - Some 69% of German travellers prefer to book all or most aspects of their holidays, a new study commissioned by Booking.com has found. - [The Netherlands reported an increase in the export of agricultural goods last year](https://europe-data.com/the-netherlands-reported-an-increase-in-the-export-of-agricultural-goods-last-year/) - The Netherlands exported agricultural goods worth €137.5 billion last year, a 8.4% increase in value compared to the previous year. - [Close to three fifths of Belgians live within 200 metres of public transport](https://europe-data.com/close-to-three-fifths-of-belgians-live-within-200-metres-of-public-transport/) - Some 58% of Belgium's population lives within 200 metres of a public transport stop, new data from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, has revealed. - [Poland reports retail sales rise in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/poland-reports-retail-sales-rise-in-december-2025/) - Poland reported a 5.3% increase in retail sales at constant prices in December 2025, compared to the same month a year earlier. - [Renewable energy increasingly being used for heating and cooling in the EU](https://europe-data.com/renewable-energy-increasingly-being-used-for-heating-and-cooling-in-the-eu/) - The share of renewable energy used for heating and cooling across the European Union reached 26.7% in 2024, its highest level to date, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Business confidence in the eurozone strengthened in January](https://europe-data.com/business-confidence-in-the-eurozone-strengthened-in-january/) - Business sentiment hit a 20-month high in the eurozone in January 2026, with firms increasingly optimistic about an increase in output over the coming year. - [Inflation continuing to shape purchasing behaviour in France](https://europe-data.com/inflation-continuing-to-shape-purchasing-behaviour-in-france/) - Inflation is continuing to influence how French households are making purchases, with consumption remaining constrained despite a slowdown in price increases. - [What European country has the cheapest pizza?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-cheapest-pizza/) - Hungary boasts the cheapest pizza in Europe, with a median price of just €8.75 for a Margherita pizza, a new study by delivery platform foodora has found. - [More than a quarter of the energy used in Sweden's transport network comes from renewables](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-quarter-of-the-energy-used-in-swedens-transport-network-comes-from-renewables/) - Some 26.4% of the energy used by Sweden's transport network comes from renewable sources, new data has shown. - [What EU country reported the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in Q3 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-debt-to-gdp-ratio-in-q3-2025/) - Greece reported the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the European Union in the third quarter of last year, of 149.7%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in production in construction in November 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-production-in-construction-in-november-2025/) - Finland reported the biggest annual increase in production in construction in November 2025, with a 14.5% rise, new data from Eurostat has found. - [EU seeks to harmonise digital connectivity rules with Digital Networks Act](https://europe-data.com/eu-seeks-to-harmonise-digital-connectivity-rules-with-digital-networks-act/) - The European Commission has announced the launch of the Digital Networks Act (DNA), which will seek to 'modernise, simplify and harmonise' EU rules. - [IMF estimates 1.3% GDP growth for euro area in 2026](https://europe-data.com/imf-estimates-1-3-gdp-growth-for-euro-area-in-2026/) - The International Monetary Fund has forecast a 1.3% increase in real GDP for the euro area in 2026, followed by a 1.4% increase in 2027. - [The Netherlands ranks as the world's second most 'digitally-advanced' country](https://europe-data.com/the-netherlands-ranks-as-the-worlds-second-most-digitally-advanced-country/) - The Netherlands has placed second, behind the United States, in an assessment of the world's most digitally-advanced nations, undertaken by Relum. - [Reaction of financial markets indicates that investors believe Trump's Greenland posturing](https://europe-data.com/reaction-of-financial-markets-indicates-that-investors-believe-trumps-greenland-posturing/) - European financial markets reacted sharply on Monday to statements issued by US president Donald Trump about Greenland at the weekend. - [Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/romania-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-european-union-in-december-2025/) - Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 8.6% in December 2025, by far the largest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [European Union reports decline in trade surplus with non-EU countries](https://europe-data.com/eu-reports-decline-in-trade-surplus-with-non-eu-countries/) - The European Union reported a trade surplus of €8.1 billion with non-EU countries in November 2025, down from €11.8 billion a year earlier. - [European Greens criticise appointment of Andrej Babiš as new Czech prime minister](https://europe-data.com/european-greens-criticise-appointment-of-andrej-babis-as-new-czech-prime-minister/) - Last Thursday, a new Czech government was voted into power by a narrow majority, led by populist leader Andrej Babiš of the right-wing ANO party. - [What EU country reported the highest annual increase in industrial production in November 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-increase-in-industrial-production-in-november-2025/) - Ireland reported a 10.6% annual increase in industrial production in November 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Austria, Sweden and Denmark produced more than three quarters of their electricity from renewables in 2024](https://europe-data.com/austria-sweden-and-denmark-produced-more-than-three-quarters-of-their-electricity-from-renewables-in-2024/) - Austria produced some 90.1% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, followed by Sweden (88.1%) and Denmark (79.7%). - [What EU country reported the biggest annual increase in services production in October 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-annual-increase-in-services-production-in-october-2025/) - Greece reported a 16.9% seasonally adjusted annual increase in services production in October 2025, the highest in the European Union. - [44% of Danes believe house prices will increase in 2026](https://europe-data.com/44-of-danes-believe-house-prices-will-increase-in-2026/) - 44% of Danish consumers believe that house prices in their local area will rise by more than 2% over the next year, a higher percentage than this time last year - [France reported a 0.8% increase in consumer prices in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/france-reported-a-0-8-increase-in-consumer-prices-in-december-2025/) - France saw consumer prices rise by 0.8% in December 2025, compared to the same period a year earlier, new estimates from Insee have shown. - [Household savings rate in euro area stood at 15.1% in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/household-savings-rate-in-euro-area-stood-at-15-1-in-third-quarter/) - The household savings rate stood at 15.1% in the euro area in the third quarter of last year, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What European country reported the largest annual increase in retail sales in November 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-reported-the-largest-annual-increase-in-retail-sales-in-november-2025/) - Cyprus reported the biggest annual increase in retail sales volumes in the European Union in November 2025, posting a 8.5% gain, Eurostat has revealed. - [Germany's labour market weakened in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/germanys-labour-market-weakened-in-december-2025/) - Germany's labour market continued to weaken as 2025 drew to a close, with December seeing the highest December unemployment level since 2010. - [Finland boasted the highest unemployment rate in the EU in November 2025](https://europe-data.com/finland-boasted-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-in-november-2025/) - Finland overtook Spain to report the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in November 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Media was the strongest performing sector in Europe in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/media-was-the-strongest-performing-sector-in-europe-in-december-2025/) - Media was the strongest performing sector in Europe for the first time in four years in December 2025, new data from S&P Global has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in December 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-december-2025/) - Estonia and Slovakia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in December 2025, with both countries reporting a rate of 4.1%. - [Alcohol prices in Germany are amongst the lowest in Europe](https://europe-data.com/alcohol-prices-in-germany-are-amongst-the-lowest-in-europe/) - Retail prices for alcoholic beverages in Germany are amongst the lowest in the European Union, at 14% below the EU average as of October last year. - [Ireland saw a slight decrease in insolvencies in 2025](https://europe-data.com/ireland-saw-a-slight-decrease-in-insolvencies-in-2025/) - Ireland recorded 848 business insolvencies in 2025, down slightly from the 868 cases recorded in 2024, PwC Ireland’s latest Insolvency Barometer has found. - [Greece's manufacturing sector sees increase in new order growth](https://europe-data.com/greeces-manufacturing-sector-sees-increase-in-new-order-growth/) - Greece's manufacturing sector reported a 'steeper improvement' in December, as new order growth accelerated, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global. - [House prices rose by 53% in the EU between 2010 and 2024](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-rose-by-53-in-the-eu-between-2010-and-2024/) - House prices across the European Union rose by 53% between 2010 and 2024, a new study by Eurostat has found. - [Eurozone manufacturing sector saw a decline in December 2025](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-manufacturing-sector-saw-a-decline-in-december-2025/) - The eurozone's manufacturing sector saw production levels in December 2025 fall for the first time since February, a new study has found. - [Bulgaria joining the eurozone 'strengthens Europe as a whole' says von der Leyen](https://europe-data.com/bulgaria-joining-the-euro-zone-strengthens-europe-as-a-whole-says-von-der-leyen/) - Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone "strengthens Europe as a whole", European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has commented. - [Danish women more likely to choose a 'family-friendly' job over high wages](https://europe-data.com/danish-women-more-likely-to-choose-a-family-friendly-job-over-high-wages/) - A new study has found that Danish women are more likely to choose a job with 'family-friendly' conditions after they become parents, even on lower pay. - [A third of EU citizens used generative AI tools this year](https://europe-data.com/a-third-of-eu-citizens-used-generative-ai-tools-this-year/) - Some 32.7% of EU citizens aged between 16 and 74 used generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools this year, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in November 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-november-2025/) - Romania reported an inflation rate of 8.6% in November 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Two fifths of Europeans would like to see greater energy support for vulnerable consumers](https://europe-data.com/two-fifths-of-europeans-would-like-to-see-greater-energy-support-for-vulnerable-consumers/) - Two fifths (38%) of Europeans would like to see better energy protection measures implemented for vulnerable consumers, as well as those in energy poverty. - [Seven in ten Spanish households plan to maintain Christmas spend](https://europe-data.com/seven-in-ten-spanish-households-plan-to-maintain-christmas-spend/) - Seven in ten (71%) Spanish households plan to spend as much on Christmas this year as they did in 2024, according to a study by AECOC Shopperview. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in industrial production in October 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-october-2025/) - Ireland and Latvia both reported a 8.7% annual increase in industrial production in October 2025, the highest in the European Union, Eurostat has revealed. - [German manufacturers see sharpest drop in export orders since December 2024](https://europe-data.com/german-manufacturers-see-sharpest-drop-in-export-orders-since-december-2024/) - Germany's manufacturing industry has reported its sharpest drop in export orders since December 2024, however the overall outlook for exports is improving. - [European Commission commits to upgrading Europe's energy infrastructure](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-commits-to-upgrading-europes-energy-infrastructure/) - The European Commission has unveiled the European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in employment rate in Q3 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-employment-rate-in-q3-2025/) - Malta reported the biggest increase in employment rate in the European Union in the third quarter of this year, with employment rising by 1.2 percentage points. - [85% of Irish consumers purchase products online regularly](https://europe-data.com/85-of-irish-consumers-purchase-products-online-regularly/) - Some 85% of Irish consumers purchase products online regularly, according to new data on digital consumer behaviour, published by the CSO. - [What sector had the highest job vacancy rate in the EU in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-sector-had-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-the-eu-in-2024/) - New data from Eurostat has found that the highest job vacancy rate in the EU last year was for 'sales, marketing and development managers', at 8.4%. - [Large enterprises in the EU generated €19.9 trillion in turnover last year](https://europe-data.com/large-enterprises-in-the-eu-generated-e19-9-trillion-in-turnover-last-year/) - While large enterprises comprise only 0.2% of the total number of businesses in the EU, together they generated €19.9 trillion in turnover last year. - [Number of houses for sale in Denmark drops by 12%](https://europe-data.com/number-of-houses-for-sale-in-denmark-drops-by-12/) - The number of houses for sale in Denmark in November 2025 was 12% lower than for the corresponding month a year earlier, new data from Finans Danmark has found. - [Number of registered enterprises rose in Poland in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/number-of-registered-enterprises-rose-in-poland-in-third-quarter/) - The number of registered enterprises in Poland rose 4.9% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same period a year ago, new data has revealed. - [Commission opens investigation into Google over use of content for AI](https://europe-data.com/commission-opens-investigation-into-google-over-use-of-content-for-ai/) - The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has breached European Union competition rules. - [The sky's the limit – what EU country saw the biggest increase in air passengers in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/the-skys-the-limit-what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-air-passengers-in-2024/) - Hungary reported the biggest increase in air passengers in the EU in 2024, compared to the previous year, with a 19.2% rise, year-on-year. - [Business climate in Germany stagnated during 2025, says ifo Institute](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-in-germany-stagnated-during-2025-says-ifo-institute/) - The business climate in germany has reported little movement over the course of 2025, according to new data from the ifo Institute. - [Paris named top global city destination for fifth consecutive year](https://europe-data.com/paris-named-top-global-city-destination-for-fifth-consecutive-year/) - Paris has been named as the world's leading city for tourism for fifth consecutive year, according to the Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in October?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-trade-volumes-in-october/) - Cyprus reported a 9.9% annual increase in seasonally-adjusted retail trade volumes in October, the highest in the European Union. - [Irish household wealth increase mainly driven by house prices](https://europe-data.com/irish-household-wealth-increase-mainly-driven-by-house-prices/) - Irish household wealth has more than doubled over the past decade, however much of this increase has been driven by a rise in the value of people's homes. - [What European country has the best work-leisure balance?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-best-work-leisure-balance/) - Denmark has the best work-leisure balance in Europe, according to a new study by Galaxsys, with the Netherlands in second, and Ireland in third. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in November 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-november-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in November 2025, of 4.7%, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Spain, Finland and Sweden boasted the highest unemployment rates in October 2025](https://europe-data.com/spain-finland-and-sweden-boasted-the-highest-unemployment-rates-in-october-2025/) - Spain (10.5%), Finland (10.3%) and Sweden (9.3%) reported the highest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rates in the European Union in October 2025. - [Three fifths of EU citizens order goods or services online regularly](https://europe-data.com/three-fifths-of-eu-citizens-order-goods-or-services-online-regularly/) - Some three fifths of EU citizens aged between 16 and 74 purchase goods and services online regularly, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Maritime passenger traffic in the EU rose 6.2% last year](https://europe-data.com/maritime-passenger-traffic-in-the-eu-rose-6-2-last-year/) - Maritime passenger traffic rose by 6.2% in 2024, compared to the previous year, with some 417.8 million passengers passing through Europe's ports. - [Austrian manufacturing sector moves into positive territory](https://europe-data.com/austrian-manufacturing-sector-moves-into-positive-territory/) - Business conditions in the Austrian manufacturing sector moved into positive territory for the first time in three years in November, a new report has found. - [European Commission disburses grants to Greece, Portugal, Austria, and Slovenia](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-disburses-grants-to-greece-portugal-austria-and-slovenia/) - The European Commission has approved the disbursement of some €4.1 billion in grants to Greece, Portugal, Austria, and Slovenia under the RRF. - [Private-sector profitability increased in Sweden in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/private-sector-profitability-increased-in-sweden-in-third-quarter/) - Private-sector profitability increased in Sweden in the third quarter of 2025, new data from Statistics Sweden has shown. - [European citizens concerned about electoral disinformation](https://europe-data.com/european-citizens-concerned-about-electoral-disinformation/) - Some 78% of European Union citizens say that they are 'not very' or 'not at all familiar with mechanisms such as citizens’ assemblies or participatory planning. - [EU trade surplus with the United States continues to fall](https://europe-data.com/eu-trade-surplus-with-the-united-states-continues-to-fall/) - The European Union registered a trade surplus of €40.8 billion with the United States in the third quarter of 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Direct economic link between Germany's agriculture and food retail sectors 'limited', says HDE](https://europe-data.com/direct-economic-link-between-germanys-agriculture-and-food-retail-sectors-limited-says-hde/) - Some 50 million purchase occasions take place in Germany's fresh food sector every day, a new report by Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) has found. - [Close to one in eight Portuguese businesses use AI](https://europe-data.com/close-to-one-in-eight-portuguese-businesses-use-ai/) - Some 11.5% of Portuguese businesses, around one in eight, use artificial intelligence for various tasks, new data from INE has found. - [Consumer confidence increased in the Netherlands in November](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-increased-in-the-netherlands-in-november/) - Consumer confidence rose in the Netherlands in November, however the confidence indicator still remains in negative territory, new data from CBS has found. - [More than half of Danish businesses worried about cyber attacks](https://europe-data.com/more-than-half-of-danish-businesses-worried-about-cyber-attacks/) - More than half of Danish business leaders are now more concerned about cyber attacks than they were a year ago, according to a new study by PwC. - ['Solid' expansion of eurozone business activity recorded in November](https://europe-data.com/solid-expansion-of-eurozone-business-activity-recorded-in-november/) - November saw a 'solid' expansion of business activity in the eurozone, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index. - [EU enters Clean Trade and Investment Partnership with South Africa](https://europe-data.com/eu-enters-clean-trade-and-investment-partnership-with-south-africa/) - The EU has entered into a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership with South Africa, designed to drive 'mutually beneficial trade, investment and job creation'. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in October 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-october-2025/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in October 2025, with a rate of 8.4%, ahead of Estonia (4.5%) and Latvia (4.3%). - [62% of Spanish shoppers intend to buy at least one product during Black Friday period](https://europe-data.com/62-of-spanish-shoppers-intend-to-buy-at-least-one-product-during-black-friday-period/) - More than three in five (62%) Spanish shoppers plan to buy at least one product during the 'Black Friday' shopping period, according to new research. - [Italy's GDP performance remained unchanged in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/italys-gdp-performance-remained-unchanged-in-third-quarter/) - Italian GDP remained unchanged between July and September of this year, compared to the previous quarter, a new report by Istat has found. - [Both business registrations and bankruptcies rose in the EU in Q3 2025](https://europe-data.com/both-business-registrations-and-bankruptcies-rose-in-the-eu-in-q3-2025/) - The number of new business registrations rose by 4.0% in the European Union in the third quarter of 2025, compared with the previous quarter. - [France's economic wealth was valued at €19.6 trillion last year](https://europe-data.com/frances-economic-wealth-was-valued-at-e19-6-trillion-last-year/) - France's national economic wealth, or net worth, totalled €19.59 billion last year, which was 2.6% higher than the previous year, new data from Insee found. - [European Commission proposes new measures to tackle tax fraud](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-proposes-new-measures-to-tackle-tax-fraud/) - The European Commission has proposed an amendment aimed at strengthening cooperation to combat tax fraud across Europe's borders. - [Romanian economy seeing 'signs of life', says ING](https://europe-data.com/romanian-economy-seeing-signs-of-life-says-ing/) - The Romanian economy is seeing "signs of life", ING has said, following flash estimates that indicate that the economy grew by 1.6% in the third quarter. - [Germany sees fastest upturn in export conditions since May 2024](https://europe-data.com/germany-sees-fastest-upturn-in-export-conditions-since-may-2024/) - Export conditions in Germany have hit a 17-month high, according to the latest Headline HCOB Germany PMI Export Conditions Index, produced by S&P Global. - [GDP grew by 1.6% in the European Union in Q3 2025](https://europe-data.com/gdp-grew-by-1-6-in-the-european-union-in-q3-2025/) - Seasonally-adjusted GDP of the European Union grew by 1.6% in the third quarter of this year, and by 1.4% in the euro area, according to Eurostat. - [Dutch businesses expect to invest more in 2026, despite lower profitability in Q3](https://europe-data.com/dutch-businesses-expect-to-invest-more-in-2026-despite-lower-profitability-in-q3/) - Dutch businesses expect to invest more in their operations in 2026 compared to this year, despite profitability declining in the third quarter, a study found. - [European Commission launches 'European Democracy Shield'](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-launches-european-democracy-shield/) - The European Commission has launched a new initiative to safeguard the EU's democratic foundations – the European Democracy Shield. - [Europeans continue to value democracy, human rights, and the rule of law as EUs main strengths](https://europe-data.com/europeans-continue-to-value-democracy-human-rights-and-the-rule-of-law-as-eus-main-strengths/) - Some 36% of Europeans view respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law as the EU's main strengths, a new survey by Eurobarometer has found. - [What EU country boasts the largest share of foreign-controlled businesses?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-largest-share-of-foreign-controlled-businesses/) - Luxembourg boasts the highest share of foreign-controlled businesses in the European Union, new Eurostat data has shown. - [Emigration from Germany to the United States down by close to a fifth this year](https://europe-data.com/emigration-from-germany-to-the-united-states-down-by-close-to-a-fifth-this-year/) - Emigration from Germany to the United States has fallen by 17.8% in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the corresponding period a year earlier. - [European Commission announces high-speed rail plans](https://europe-data.com/european-commission-announces-high-speed-rail-plans/) - The European Commission has adopted a 'comprehensive' transport package that will accelerate the development of Europe's high-speed rail network. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in services production in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-services-production-in-august-2025/) - Greece reported the largest annual increase in services production in August 2025, with a seasonally-adjusted year-on-year gain of 25.3%. - [Energy consumption in Austria fell last year](https://europe-data.com/energy-consumption-in-austria-fell-last-year/) - Overall energy consumption fell by 1% in Austria last year, compared to 2023, new data from Statistics Austria has found. - [Belgium reports lowest birth rate since 1942](https://europe-data.com/belgium-reports-lowest-birth-rate-since-1942/) - Belgium's birth rate has fallen to its lowest rate since the Second World War, with 108,150 births registered last year, according to Statbel. - [What country is the largest producer of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-is-the-largest-producer-of-fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-in-europe/) - Spain is the largest producer of fresh fruit and vegetables in the European Union, producing some 13.87 million tonnes in 2022, data from Eurostat has found. - [What is the smartest country in Europe?](https://europe-data.com/switzerland-named-europes-smartest-country-in-study/) - Smartest Country In Europe: 1. Switzerland, 2. Denmark, 3, Finland, 4. Iceland, 5. Norway, 6. Sweden, 7. Belgium, 8. Netherlands. 9. Estonia, 10. UK - [What country has the youngest population in Europe?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-has-the-youngest-population-in-europe/) - The median age of the EU's population stood at 44.7 years as of 1 January 2024, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What European country reads the most books?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-reads-the-most-books/) - Luxembourg boasts the highest book-reading population of any European country, ahead of Denmark and Estonia, a new study by Eurostat has found. - [What country boasts the highest hourly labour costs in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-boasts-the-highest-hourly-labour-costs-in-the-european-union/) - Luxembourg boasts the highest hourly labour costs – in other words, the total expenditure borne by employers to employ staff – in the European Union, of €55.2. - [Which European country has the most expensive cup of coffee?](https://europe-data.com/which-european-country-has-the-most-expensive-cup-of-coffee/) - Denmark boasts the most expensive cup of coffee in Europe – ahead of Switzerland and the United Stated – a new study by Cafely has found. - [What EU country had the lowest ratio of government debt to GDP in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-lowest-ratio-of-government-debt-to-gdp-in-2024/) - Estonia boasted the lowest ratio of government debt to GDP in the European Union last year, with a rate of 23.6%, according to Eurostat data. - [Spain remains the EU country with the highest unemployment rate](https://europe-data.com/spain-continues-to-boast-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-european-union-2/) - Spain continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the EU, with a rate of 10.9% recorded in March, according to new Eurostat data. - [What country reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU in June 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-in-june-2025/) - Spain reported an unemployment rate of 10.4% in June 2025, the highest in the European Union, according to seasonally-adjusted data from Eurostat. - [What European country has the longest average working week?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-longest-average-working-week/) - Greece boasts the longest average working week in the European Union, at 39.8 hours per week, ahead of Bulgaria (39 hours) and Poland (38.9) hours. - [What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in May 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-may-2025/) - Spain continues to be the EU country with the highest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate, reporting a rate of 10.8% in May 2025, according to Eurostat. - [What EU country generates the most municipal waste per person?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-generates-the-most-municipal-waste-per-person/) - Austria generates the most municipal waste per capita in the European Union, generating 803 kilograms per person in 2022, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What is the most affordable European capital in which to live?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-most-affordable-european-capital-in-which-to-live/) - Bucharest has been named the most affordable European capital city in which to live, in a new study that evaluated the affordability of living parameters. - [Fertility rates in the European Union fell back in 2023](https://europe-data.com/fertility-rates-in-the-european-union-fell-back-in-2023/) - Some 3.67 million babies were born in the EU in 2023, a 5.4% decrease on the previous year – the largest annual decline since 1961, Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country pays the most for household electricity?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-pays-the-most-for-household-electricity/) - Germany reported the highest electricity prices in the European Union in the second half of 2024, paying €39.43 per 100 kWh. - [What European country reported the highest unemployment rate in February 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-february-2025/) - Spain has once again reported the highest unemployment rate in the EU, with a rate of 10.4% in February 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in September 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-september-2025/) - Cyprus reported the largest annual increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in September 2025, with a 8.5% gain, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Consumer prices increased 1.0% in France in October](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-increased-1-0-in-france-in-october/) - The consumer price index rose by 1.0% in France in October 2025 on an annual basis, following a 1.2% increase in September, provisional data from Insee shows. - [Online banking fraud on the increase in Denmark despite fewer cases](https://europe-data.com/online-banking-fraud-on-the-increase-in-denmark-despite-fewer-cases/) - Danish victims of banking fraud lost more than DKK 40,000 per case (€5,358), on average, in the first half of 2025, up from DKK 27,000 (€3,616) in H2 2024. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in rail passengers last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-rail-passengers-last-year/) - Hungary reported a 60% increase in rail passengers last year, due to the introduction of discounted and free options for specific groups. - [Tourist arrivals in Hungary rose 8.3% in September](https://europe-data.com/tourist-arrivals-in-hungary-rose-8-3-in-september/) - The number of tourist arrivals rose by 8.3% in Hungary in September, to 1.6 million, new data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has revealed. - [Women continue to be underrepresented in management roles in Germany](https://europe-data.com/women-continue-to-be-underrepresented-in-management-roles-in-germany/) - Just 29.1% of all management positions in Germany were held by women as of 2024, new data from the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) has found. - [Dutch economic picture was 'more negative' in October](https://europe-data.com/dutch-economic-picture-was-more-negative-in-october/) - The Dutch economic picture was 'more negative' in October 2025 compared to the previous month, the latest edition of the CBS Business Cycle Tracer has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in October 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-october-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual increase in inflation in the euro area in October 2025, with a rate of 4.5%, according to Eurostat estimates. - [Updated trade agreement between EU and Ukraine enters into force](https://europe-data.com/updated-trade-agreement-between-eu-and-ukraine-enters-into-force/) - An updated trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine, the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) has been announced, which will provide 'additional, mutually beneficial trade liberalisation' while maintaining safeguards for sensitive EU agricultural sectors. The new DCFTA replaces the temporary autonomous trade measures that had been in place since 2022, which - [Spain boasts the highest unemployment rate in the European Union for another month](https://europe-data.com/spain-continues-to-boast-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-european-union-3/) - Spain once again reported the highest unemployment rate in the European Union in September 2025, with a rate of 10.5%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [One in fifteen German households were unable to keep their homes warm last year](https://europe-data.com/one-in-fifteen-german-households-were-unable-to-keep-their-homes-warm-last-year/) - Around one in every fifteen households (6.3%) in Germany were unable to keep their household adequately warm last year due to financial reasons. - [Household consumption rose by 0.4% in the EU in Q2 2025](https://europe-data.com/household-consumption-rose-by-0-4-in-the-eu-in-q2-2025/) - Household consumption increased by 0.4% in the European Union in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, new data has showed. - [France reports decline in business activity in October](https://europe-data.com/france-reports-decline-in-business-activity-in-october/) - French business activity experienced a contraction in October, according to the latest HCOB Flash Composite PMI Output Index, produced by S&P Global. - [Italy accounted for more than three quarters of pasta exports from the EU last year](https://europe-data.com/italy-accounted-for-more-than-three-quarters-of-pasta-exports-from-the-eu-last-year/) - Italy accounted for some 77% of pasta exports from the European Union in 2024, exporting some 2.2 million tonnes, new data has shown. - [House prices increase 19% in Portugal in second quarter](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-increase-19-in-portugal-in-second-quarter/) - The average price of a family home in Portugal increased by 19% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period a year earlier. - [Dutch electorate getting older, data shows](https://europe-data.com/dutch-electorate-getting-older-data-shows/) - Some 28% of the Dutch electorate is aged 65 or over, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), published ahead of the parliamentary elections, has found. - [Wages increased slightly in France last year](https://europe-data.com/wages-increased-slightly-in-france-last-year/) - The average wage in France's private sector increased by 0.8% last year, to €2,733 per month, following a slowdown in inflation, new data from Insee showed. - [What EU country reported the largest government deficit in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-largest-government-deficit-in-2024/) - Romania reported the highest government deficit in the European Union last year, of 9.3%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in debt-to-GDP ratio in Q2 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-debt-to-gdp-ratio-in-q2-2025/) - Finland reported a 7.8-percentage-point increase in debt-to-GDP ratio in Q2 of this year, compared to the same period a year ago, the highest in the EU. - [National plan needed to boost Spain's productivity and address unemployment](https://europe-data.com/national-plan-needed-to-boost-spains-productivity-and-address-unemployment/) - Ignacio González, president of AECOC, has called on the country's government to adopt a coordinated national strategy to tackle persistent unemployment. - [Construction output declines slightly in the EU in August](https://europe-data.com/construction-output-declines-slightly-in-the-eu-in-august/) - Production in the construction sector fell by 0.9% in the EU in August 2025 on a month-on-month basis, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Three fifths of Europeans use digital sources to follow social and political current affairs](https://europe-data.com/three-fifths-of-europeans-use-digital-sources-to-follow-social-and-political-current-affairs/) - 59% of EU citizens use digital sources daily to follow social and political news, with 65% of 15 to 24 year olds citing social media as the most used source. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in tourism nights in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-tourism-nights-in-2024/) - Cyprus reported a 14.5% increase in nights spent in tourism accommodation establishments last year, the biggest year-on-year increase in the EU. - [Households' financial position improved in Finland last year](https://europe-data.com/households-financial-position-improved-in-finland-last-year/) - Households in Finland saw their indebtedness ratio decline and their financial assets grow last year, new data from Statistics Finland has shown. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in September 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-september-2025/) - Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 8.6% in September 2025, by far the largest in the euro area, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Euro area trade surplus narrowed in August 2025](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-trade-surplus-narrowed-in-august-2025/) - The euro area trade surplus with the rest of the world narrowed to €1.0 billion in August 2025, compared with €3.0 billion in the corresponding month in 2024. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial production in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-august-2025/) - Ireland saw by far the biggest increase in industrial production in the EU in August 2025, compared to the corresponding month a year earlier. - [Number of bookshops in Germany declines by nearly a quarter](https://europe-data.com/number-of-bookshops-in-germany-declines-by-nearly-a-quarter/) - As of 2023, there were just over 2,980 bookshops operating in Germany, a decline of nearly 24% over a five year period. - [Entrepreneurial income from agriculture increased in Finland last year](https://europe-data.com/entrepreneurial-income-from-agriculture-increased-in-finland-last-year/) - Entrepreneurial income from Finland's agricultural sector was 5.3% higher in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland. - [EU businesses generated €38.5 trillion in combined turnover in 2023](https://europe-data.com/eu-businesses-generated-e38-5-trillion-in-combined-turnover-in-2023/) - Businesses across the European Union generated a combined net turnover of €38.5 trillion in 2023, and created value added of €10.5 trillion. - [Cross-border shopping accounted for 14% of purchases in France last year](https://europe-data.com/cross-border-shopping-accounted-for-14-of-purchases-in-france-last-year/) - Cross-border shopping accounted for 14% of all in-store purchases by households living in France last year, according to new data from Insee. - [92% of trips made last year by EU residents were intra-EU](https://europe-data.com/92-of-trips-made-last-year-by-eu-residents-were-intra-eu/) - More than nine in ten (92%) of the personal and business trips made by EU citizens in 2024 were intra-EU, i.e. to other EU countries, Eurostat has found. - [Commercial flights in EU in September below pre-pandemic levels](https://europe-data.com/commercial-flights-in-eu-in-september-below-pre-pandemic-levels/) - The number of commercial flights in the European Union totalled 653,072 in September 2025, a 2.6% increase on the previous year, according to data from Eurostat - [Campaign to encourage Danes to switch off their phones sees widespread adoption](https://europe-data.com/campaign-to-encourage-danes-to-switch-off-their-phones-sees-widespread-adoption/) - A campaign to encourage Danish consumers to 'turn off their phone and start a conversation' has proven successful, according to headspace Denmark. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-trade-volumes-in-august-2025/) - Cyprus recorded the biggest annual increase in retail trade volumes in the EU in August 2025, reporting a 9.4% year-on-year increase, Eurostat has revealed. - [Public transport passenger numbers in Germany below pre-pandemic levels](https://europe-data.com/public-transport-passenger-numbers-in-germany-below-pre-pandemic-levels/) - Some 11.5 billion passengers travelled on local public transport networks across Germany last year, which is 2% lower than the pre-pandemic year of 2019. - [What EU country reported the highest increase in industrial producer prices in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-august-2025/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the European Union in August 2025, with a 9.1% year-on-year increase. - [Business sentiment in Spain sees modest improvement in September](https://europe-data.com/business-sentiment-in-spain-sees-modest-improvement-in-september/) - Business sentiment in Spain showed modest signs of improvement in September 2025, with the composite index rising to 53.8. - [House prices rose 5.4% in the EU in the second quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-rose-5-4-in-the-eu-in-the-second-quarter-of-2025/) - House prices across the European Union were 5.4% higher in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period a year ago, new data has revealed. - [Spain continues to boast the highest unemployment rate in the EU, followed by Finland](https://europe-data.com/spain-continues-to-boast-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-followed-by-finland/) - Spain reported a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 10.3% in August 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Guest nights up 17.8% in the EU in Q2 2025](https://europe-data.com/guest-nights-up-17-8-in-the-eu-in-q2-2025/) - Guest nights in short-term rental accommodation were up 17.8% in the EU in the second quarter, an indication of 2025 being a 'promising year' for tourism. - [What euro area country reported the biggest increase in inflation in September 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-inflation-in-september-2025/) - Estonia reported an estimated 5.2% increase in annual inflation in September 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Number of of Germans living to over 100 has risen by a quarter](https://europe-data.com/number-of-of-germans-living-to-over-100-has-risen-by-a-quarter/) - As of the end of last year, there were 17,900 people aged 100 or older living in Germany, according to data by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). - [Dutch government records €3bn budget deficit in first half of 2025](https://europe-data.com/dutch-government-records-e3bn-budget-deficit-in-first-half-of-2025/) - The Dutch government recorded a budget deficit of €3 billion in the first half of 2025, the first time in four years that the government has faced this. - [Consumer and business confidence show a slight increase in Italy](https://europe-data.com/consumer-and-business-confidence-show-a-slight-increase-in-italy/) - Consumer confidence in Italy reported a slight gain in September, rising to 96.8 (from 96.2 in August), new data from ISTAT has found. - [Household confidence stable in France in September](https://europe-data.com/household-confidence-stable-in-france-in-september/) - Household confidence was stable in France in September, although the current household confidence indicator of 87 remains below the long-term average. - [Luxembourg leads the way in multilingual education for primary school pupils](https://europe-data.com/luxembourg-leads-the-way-in-multilingual-education-for-primary-school-pupils/) - Close to four fifths (78.9%) of primary school pupils in Luxembourg learn two or more foreign languages, well ahead of the EU average, new data has shown. - [What EU country exported the most chemicals last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-exported-the-most-chemicals-last-year/) - Germany exported €134 billion worth of chemicals to non-EU countries in 2024, the highest of any European Union member state, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [European meat consumption at unhealthy levels, doctors state](https://europe-data.com/european-meat-consumption-at-unhealthy-levels-doctors-state/) - More than nine in ten doctors and dieticians across Europe believe that average meat consumption currently exceeds levels that could be considered healthy. - [High-tech trade balance in the EU returned to a surplus last year](https://europe-data.com/high-tech-trade-balance-in-the-eu-returned-to-a-surplus-last-year/) - The European Union imported €478 billon worth of high-tech products last year from non-EU countries, roughly on a par with the previous year (-0.2%). - [Young Europeans leave the family home at the age of 26, on average](https://europe-data.com/young-europeans-leave-the-family-home-at-the-age-of-26-on-average/) - The average age at which young people across the European Union left their parents' home stood at 26.2 years in 2024, slightly down on the 26.3 in 2023. - [Euro zone sees moderate growth in business activity in September](https://europe-data.com/euro-zone-sees-moderate-growth-in-business-activity-in-september/) - The latest HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI survey from S&P Global has found that the euro zone saw a continued increase in business activity in September - [Germany's HDE warns against increasing residential density in city centres](https://europe-data.com/germanys-hde-warns-against-increasing-residential-density-in-city-centres/) - HDE has expressed concern about the government's plans to address housing shortages by increasing residential density in city centres. - [Two fifths of Europeans believe tariffs will drive inflation higher](https://europe-data.com/two-fifths-of-europeans-believe-tariffs-will-drive-inflation-higher/) - Some two fifths (40%) of European consumers believe that tariffs resulting from recent trade tensions will drive inflation higher, a new report by the ECB has found. - [Swedish consumers saving more, apply for more loans](https://europe-data.com/swedish-consumers-saving-more-apply-for-more-loans/) - Swedish households are saving more, with savings in liquid financial assets rising to SEK 157 billion (€14.2 billion) in the second quarter of 2025. - [Food ordering habits of European students explored in new Foodora study](https://europe-data.com/eating-habits-of-european-students-explored-in-new-foodora-study/) - Foodora has published a study that examines how cost and cuisine preferences shape food ordering patterns among young people. - [More Estonians using artificial intelligence tools, data shows](https://europe-data.com/more-estonians-using-artificial-intelligence-tools-data-shows/) - Nearly half of the internet users in Estonia have sourced or collected information using artificial intelligence tools, new data from Statistics Estonia found. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-eu-in-august-2025/) - Romania reported an annual inflation rate of 8.5% in August 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Irish residents took 12% more outbound trips in Q2 2025](https://europe-data.com/irish-residents-took-12-more-outbound-trips-in-q2-2025/) - Irish residents took more than 4.2 million outbound overnight trips in the second quarter of this year, a 12% increase on the corresponding period in 2024. - [What EU country saw the highest annual increase in hourly wage costs in Q2 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-highest-annual-increase-in-hourly-wage-costs-in-q2-2025/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in hourly wage costs in the European Union in the second quarter of 2025, new data has shown. - [Euro area trade surplus stood at €12.4 billion in July 2025](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-trade-surplus-stood-at-e12-4-billion-in-july-2025/) - The euro area recorded a €12.4 billion surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in July 2025, compared with an €18.5 surplus in July 2024. - [Wholesale selling prices in Germany 0.7% higher in August](https://europe-data.com/wholesale-selling-prices-in-germany-0-7-higher-in-august/) - Wholesale selling prices saw an increase of 0.7% in Germany in August 2025, compared to the corresponding month a year ago. - [Purchasing power in the Netherlands rose 3.6% last year](https://europe-data.com/purchasing-power-in-the-netherlands-rose-3-6-last-year/) - Purchasing power among Dutch consumers rose by 3.6% last year, the biggest increase in more than 20 years, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). - [What EU country had the highest job vacancy rate in Q2 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-q2-2025/) - The Netherlands boasted the highest job vacancy rate in the EU in the second quarter of 2025, at 4.2%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [French citizens took fewer trips during last year's Paris Olympics](https://europe-data.com/french-citizens-took-fewer-trips-during-last-years-paris-olympics/) - Residents of metropolitan France took 3.8% fewer inter-regional or international trips during last year's Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics new data has found - [What EU country boasted the highest employment rate in Q2 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasted-the-highest-employment-rate-in-q2-2025/) - Malta boasted the highest employment rate in the EU in the second quarter of this year, with 83.4% of those aged between 20 and 64 years currently employed. - [Germany leads the way in tertiary education qualifications in STEM subjects](https://europe-data.com/germany-leads-the-way-in-tertiary-education-qualifications-in-stem-subjects/) - More than a third (34%) of Germans with a tertiary education qualification had a degree in one of the STEM (science, mathematics, and technology) subjects last year. - [Agricultural output prices in EU up 5.6% in second quarter](https://europe-data.com/agricultural-output-prices-in-eu-up-5-6-in-second-quarter/) - Agricultural output prices rose by 5.6% in the second quarter of 2025, on average, compared to the corresponding period a year ago, Eurostat has found. - [Broader financial shock 'unlikely' following French PM resignation](https://europe-data.com/broader-financial-shock-unlikely-following-french-pm-resignation/) - The resignation of French PM François Bayrou is unlikely to cause financial turbulence across the eurozone, however it is likely to erode confidence. - [Meat consumption saw a slight increase in Austria in 2024](https://europe-data.com/meat-consumption-saw-a-slight-increase-in-austria-in-2024/) - Austrians consumed slightly more meat in 2024 than in the previous year, new data from Statistics Austria has shown. - [Data literacy high among city dwellers in the EU](https://europe-data.com/data-literacy-high-among-city-dwellers-in-the-eu/) - Some 85.4% of the population (aged between 16 and 74) living in cities across the European Union have at least basic data literacy skills. - [What EU country reported the biggest quarterly increase in GDP in Q2 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-quarterly-increase-in-gdp-in-q2-2025/) - Denmark reported the biggest quarter-on-quarter increase in GDP in the second quarter of 2025, with a 1.3% gain, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in July 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-trade-volumes-in-july-2025/) - The volume of retail trade rose by 2.4% in the EU and 2.2% in the euro area, on an annual basis, in July 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. - [France reports 0.3% increase in GDP in second quarter](https://europe-data.com/france-reports-0-3-increase-in-gdp-in-q2/) - France's GDP rose by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, following a 0.1% gain in the first quarter, according to data from Insee, the French statistics office. - [What EU country reported the highest increase in industrial producer prices in July 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-july-2025/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the EU in July 2025, with an increase of 10.7%. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in August 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-august-2025/) - Croatia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in August 2025, of 4.6%, according to the latest flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Private consumption to rise in Italy, if inflation remains manageable](https://europe-data.com/private-consumption-to-rise-in-italy-if-inflation-remains-manageable/) - Private consumption in Italy has remained subdued for most of the year, however it could be set to rise in the second half. - [What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in July 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-july-2025/) - Spain was the EU country with the highest unemployment rate in July 2025, with a rate of 10.4%, ahead of Finland (9.9%) and Sweden (8.9%). - [Seven in ten Danes want their children to spend more time in nature](https://europe-data.com/seven-in-ten-danes-want-their-children-to-spend-more-time-in-nature/) - Some 69% of Danes would like their children to spend more time in nature, with more than half (58%) believing they themselves spent more time outside. - [What EU country uses the most internet-connected devices?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-uses-the-most-internet-connected-devices/) - Some 70.9% of EU citizens used internet-connected or 'smart' devices last year, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Germany's fiscal deficit narrowed in the first half of 2025](https://europe-data.com/germanys-fiscal-deficit-narrowed-in-the-first-half-of-2025/) - Germany reported a fiscal deficit of €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary figures from the country's federal statistics office. - [Top food delivery trends explored in new report](https://europe-data.com/top-food-delivery-trends-explored-in-new-report/) - Top food delivery trends in Europe: 1 Suburban spend is driving delivery growth, 2. Comfort food still reigns, 3. 3 Delivery of everyday essentials. - [EU citizens moderately satisfied with their financial situation, data shows](https://europe-data.com/eu-citizens-moderately-satisfied-with-their-financial-situation-data-shows/) - According to the most recently-available data, EU citizens rate their satisfaction with their financial situation at 6.6 on a scale from 0 to 10. - [What EU country produced the most fruit and vegetables last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-produced-the-most-fruit-and-vegetables-last-year/) - The European Union harvested some 62.2 million tonnes of fresh vegetables in 2024, a 6% increase on the previous year (58.8 million tonnes). - [70% of Danish metalwork firms failing to upskill their workers](https://europe-data.com/70-of-danish-metalwork-firms-failing-to-upskill-their-workers/) - Some 70% of Danish companies in the metalwork trade have no plans to train up their unskilled employees, leading to a 'severe shortage' of labour. - [Eurozone business activity sees strongest growth for 15 months](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-business-activity-sees-strongest-growth-for-15-months/) - The eurozone manufacturing industry reported the fastest growth in nearly three-and-a-half years in August, as business activity in the bloc rose. - [Business climate in France 'stable' in August 2025](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-in-france-stable-in-august-2025/) - The business climate in France is 'stable' in August, at 96, however this is below its long-term average, according to statistics body Insee. - [Austria has seen a surge in new car registrations this year](https://europe-data.com/austria-has-seen-a-surge-in-new-car-registrations-this-year/) - Austria reported a 9.0% increase in new passenger car registrations in the period from January to July 2025, with 167,918 new cars registered. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in July 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-july-2025/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in July 2025, with a rate of 6.6%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Number of cars on German roads rose slightly this year](https://europe-data.com/number-of-cars-on-german-roads-rose-slightly-this-year/) - The number of cars on German roads showed a slight increase at the beginning of this year, new data has found. - [Close to half would raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol to fund public services](https://europe-data.com/close-to-half-would-raise-taxes-on-tobacco-and-alcohol-to-fund-public-services/) - A survey of EU citizens to explore public attitudes toward taxation found that close to half (48%) would opt for raising taxes on alcohol and tobacco. - [Pension concerns top the list for Germans, study finds](https://europe-data.com/pension-concerns-top-the-list-for-germans-study-finds/) - Some 94% of Germans believe that the country's statutory pensions system will face 'major' or 'very major' problems in the future. - [Many Irish graduates spending above half their income on rent](https://europe-data.com/many-irish-graduates-spending-above-half-their-income-on-rent/) - With the new college year just around the corner, new data has found that new university graduates are in some cases spending above half their income on rent. - [US tariffs 'already denting' European exports, says ING](https://europe-data.com/us-tariffs-already-denting-european-exports-says-ing/) - US tariffs are already having an impact on European exports, ING has said, citing the bloc's latest export data. - [What EU country uses the most online advertising?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-uses-the-most-online-advertising/) - Online advertising is used by more than three fifths of businesses (60.4%) in Malta, and by around half of firms in Finland (49.8%) and Cyprus (49.4%). - [Poland's GDP rose 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/polands-gdp-rose-0-8-in-the-second-quarter-of-2025/) - Poland's seasonally-adjusted GDP rose by 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, Statistics Poland has said. - [What EU country saw the biggest annual increase in industrial production in June 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-annual-increase-in-industrial-production-in-june-2025/) - Sweden reported a 13.4% annual increase in industrial production in June 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Over two fifths of German economists view new federal government as 'negative'](https://europe-data.com/over-two-fifths-of-german-economists-view-new-federal-government-as-negative/) - Some 42% of German economists view the country's new federal government as either 'rather negative' (30%) or 'very negative' (12%). - [Nine in ten young people in the EU consider themselves to be healthy](https://europe-data.com/nine-in-ten-young-people-in-the-eu-consider-themselves-to-be-healthy/) - Some 90.1% of young people aged between 16 and 29 residing in the European Union consider themselves to be in 'good' or 'very good' health. - [Economic sentiment rose in Slovakia in July, but remains subdued](https://europe-data.com/economic-sentiment-rose-in-slovakia-in-july-but-remains-subdued/) - The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) in Slovakia rose by 0.8 points in July, on a month-on-month basis, to stand at 96.8, new data has found. - [Germans took more private and business trips last year](https://europe-data.com/germans-took-more-private-and-business-trips-last-year/) - Germans took some 277 million private and business trips involving at least one overnight stay last year, a new record high, according to Destatis. - [French shoppers showing renewed interest in bulk purchasing](https://europe-data.com/french-shoppers-showing-renewed-interest-in-bulk-purchasing/) - A new study indicates that 'bulk is better' for many French consumers, with more than two fifths (40.6%) purchasing items in bulk at the store. - [What EU country has the longest healthy life expectancy?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-has-the-longest-healthy-life-expectancy/) - European citizens enjoy around 63.1 years of healthy lives – free from activity limitations – on average, with 63.3 years for women and 62.8 years for men. - [Four in ten Danes have abstained from alcohol in the past year](https://europe-data.com/four-in-ten-danes-have-abstained-from-alcohol-in-the-past-year/) - A growing number of Danish consumers are turning their back on alcohol, a new study conducted by Voxmeter on behalf of Blue Cross Denmark has found. - [Construction and industrial sectors account for four fifths of all waste produced in Belgium](https://europe-data.com/construction-and-industrial-sectors-account-for-four-fifths-of-all-waste-produced-in-belgium/) - The construction and industrial sectors accounted for more than four fifths of all the waste generated in Belgium in 2022. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in June 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-june-2024/) - Industrial producer prices rose by 0.6% in the EU in June 2025, compared to the same month the previous year, new data has shown. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in June 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-june-2025/) - Cyprus reported the biggest seasonally-adjusted increase in retail sales in the EU in June 2025, with a gain of 8.7% in retail trade volumes, Eurostat has said. - [Passenger numbers and flights increased at Dutch airports in Q2 2025](https://europe-data.com/passenger-numbers-and-flights-increased-at-dutch-airports-in-q2-2025/) - Some 20.7 million air passengers traveled through the five main airports in the Netherlands in the second quarter of 2025, a 3.1% increase on the previous year. - [Consumer prices rose 1% in France in July, says Insee](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-rose-1-in-france-in-july-says-insee/) - Consumer prices rose 1.0% in France in July, compared to the same month the previous year, according to provisional data from statistics body Insee. - [Beer production across the EU rose 0.6% last year](https://europe-data.com/beer-production-across-the-eu-rose-0-6-last-year/) - Beer production across the European Union totalled 34.7 billion litres in 2024, of which 32.7 million litres contained at least 0.5% alcohol. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in July 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-july-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in July 2025, at 5.6%, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [One in six European public companies under pressure to transform](https://europe-data.com/one-in-six-european-public-companies-under-pressure-to-transform/) - One in six (17%) European public companies are 'under pressure' to transform their operations amid ongoing geopolitical instability. - [Majority of EU citizens reject corrupt practices involving public officials](https://europe-data.com/majority-of-eu-citizens-reject-corrupt-practices-involving-public-officials/) - More than seven in ten (71%) of EU citizens consider it 'never acceptable' to do a favour to receive something from officials in public administration. - [Germany's wholesale sector sees improvement in business climate](https://europe-data.com/germanys-wholesale-sector-sees-improvement-in-business-climate/) - The German wholesale sector reported a slight improvement in business climate in June 2024, according to new data from the ifo Institute. - [English is by far the most studied foreign language in the EU](https://europe-data.com/english-is-by-far-the-most-studied-foreign-language-in-the-eu/) - English is far and away the most studied foreign language in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Affordable housing now the number one concern for city dwellers](https://europe-data.com/affordable-housing-now-the-number-one-concern-for-city-dwellers/) - Affordable housing is now the top concern for those living in cities across the European Union, according to a new Eurobarometer study. - [What EU country reported the highest population growth rate last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-population-growth-rate-last-year/) - Malta reported the highest population growth rate in the European Union in 2024, with a growth rate of 19 per 1,000 people, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What European country has seen the price of chocolate increase the most?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-seen-the-price-of-chocolate-increase-the-most/) - Driven by a poor harvest in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the world's largest producers of cocoa, the price of chocolate has surged globally over the past year. - [What European country has the strongest drinking culture?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-strongest-drinking-culture/) - Despite accounting for around a tenth of the global population, Europe is responsible for 25% of the world's annual alcohol consumption - [Greece reported the highest annual increase in services production in the EU in April](https://europe-data.com/greece-reported-the-highest-annual-increase-in-services-production-in-the-eu-in-april/) - Greece reported a 11.9% annual increase in services production in April 2025, the biggest increase in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Bulgaria sees improvement in business climate](https://europe-data.com/bulgaria-sees-improvement-in-business-climate/) - Bulgaria's overall business climate indicator rose to 21.7% in June 2025, a 1.9-percentage-point increase on the previous month. - [Which EU country reported the biggest increase in house sales last year?](https://europe-data.com/which-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-house-sales-last-year/) - Luxembourg reported a 47.1% increase in house sales in 2024, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. This compares to a 43.3% drop in house sales in Luxembourg the previous year. Eurostat measured house sales in 17 EU countries for which data is available, and found that 13 countries reported - [Household savings rate increases in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/household-savings-rate-increases-in-q1-2025/) - The household savings rate in the euro area stood at 15.4% in the first quarter of 2025, up 0.2 percentage points on the previous quarter. - [One in six young people in Portugal have dropped out of education](https://europe-data.com/one-in-six-young-people-in-portugal-have-dropped-out-of-education/) - Around one in six (16.8%) of Portuguese citizens aged between 15 and 34 have dropped out of at least one level of education during their academic path. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in May 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-may-2025/) - Cyprus reported the biggest annual increase in retail sales (in volume terms) in the EU in May 2025, seeing a 7.9% increase, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country spends the most on education?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-spends-the-most-on-education/) - Public spending on education accounts for 4.6% of the GDP of the EU, according to the most recent data from Eurostat. - [Dutch economy continued to slow in June](https://europe-data.com/dutch-economy-continued-to-slow-in-june/) - The Dutch economic picture continued to deteriorate in June, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), with 12 out of 13 long-term indicators performing below their long-term trend. - [Denmark assumes EU Presidency for six-month period](https://europe-data.com/denmark-assumes-eu-presidency-for-six-month-period/) - Denmark assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July, a position it will hold until the end of the year. - [House prices in Belgium 2.7% higher in the first quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-belgium-2-7-higher-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025/) - House prices in Belgium rose by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, new data from Statbel has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in June 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-june-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in June 2025, of 5.2%, according to the latest flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Close to three million Slovaks took a personal trip last year](https://europe-data.com/close-to-three-million-slovaks-took-a-personal-trip-last-year/) - Nearly three million Slovaks took at least one overnight trip for personal reasons last year, new data from the national statistics office has found. - [Shoplifting impacted German retail sector by €3 billion last year](https://europe-data.com/shoplifting-impacted-german-retail-sector-by-e3-billion-last-year/) - Shoplifting set a new record in Germany last year, with goods worth almost €3 billion being stolen, according to the EHI Retail Institute. - [The EU imported €95.3 billion worth of energy products in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/the-eu-imported-e95-3-billion-worth-of-energy-products-in-q1-2025/) - The European Union imported €95.3 billion worth of energy products in the first quarter of 2025, equating to a total volume of 176.4 million tonnes. - [Austria's manufacturing output falls slightly in June](https://europe-data.com/austrias-manufacturing-output-falls-slightly-in-june/) - Austria's manufacturing sector reported a slight drop in output in June, after rising in May for the first time in three years. - [France's economy 'underperforming' relative to European peers](https://europe-data.com/frances-economy-underperforming-relative-to-european-peers/) - France's economy slowed in the first quarter, with trade up +0.1%, meaning the country 'does not appear to be in tune with the rest of the continent'. - [Increased European defence spending likely to impact households](https://europe-data.com/increased-european-defence-spending-likely-to-impact-households/) - Increased defence spending by European countries is likely to impact households, however the impact will be lessened if countries work more closely together. - [EU trade with Mercosur countries rises 'substantially'](https://europe-data.com/eu-trade-with-mercosur-countries-rises-substantially/) - Trade between the E and the four founding Mercosur countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – has increased 'substantially' over the past decade. - [Business activity in the eurozone remained stable in June](https://europe-data.com/business-activity-in-the-eurozone-remained-stable-in-june/) - Business activity in the eurozone was stable in June 2025, with the HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI standing at 50.2 for the month, the same as the previous month. - [Germans work 40.2 hours per week, on average](https://europe-data.com/germans-work-40-2-hours-per-week-on-average/) - Full-time employees in Germany worked an average of 40.2 hours per week in 2024, in line with the EU average of 40.3 hours, new data from Destatis has found. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in production in construction in April 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-production-in-construction-in-april-2025/) - Spain reported the biggest seasonally-adjusted annual increase in production in construction in the EU in April 2025, seeing a 14.7% increase. - [Half of EU citizens outside the euro area think the single currency 'would have a positive effect'](https://europe-data.com/half-of-eu-citizens-outside-the-euro-area-think-the-single-currency-would-have-a-positive-effect/) - Just over half (52%) of citizens living in EU member states that are yet to adopt the euro currency believe that it will have 'positive consequences'. - [Poland sees a 2.8% increase in students enrolled in higher education](https://europe-data.com/poland-sees-a-2-8-increase-in-students-enrolled-in-higher-education/) - Some 1.28 million students were enrolled in higher education institutions in Poland in the 2024/25 academic year, a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year. - [Hourly wages in France see 2.5% year-on-year increase](https://europe-data.com/hourly-wages-in-france-see-2-5-year-on-year-increase/) - Hourly wages in France rose by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year, new data from Insee has found. - [Market for second-hand products surges in Sweden](https://europe-data.com/market-for-second-hand-products-surging-in-sweden/) - The total turnover of the 'second-hand' market in Sweden in February 2024 stood at SEK 1.7 billion (€147 million), with 60% of sales coming through e-commerce channels. - [Electric vehicles dominated Danish car sales in the first quarter of this year](https://europe-data.com/electric-vehicles-dominated-danish-car-sales-in-the-first-quarter-of-this-year/) - 10 best-selling cars in Denmark in Q1 2025: 1. Volkswagen ID.4, 2. Toyota bZ4X, 3. Volkswagen ID.3, 4. Skoda Enyaq iV, 5. Tesla Model Y, 6. Volkswagen ID Buzz - [French consumers committed to local, sustainable products, says Kantar](https://europe-data.com/french-consumers-committed-to-local-sustainable-products-says-kantar/) - Some 58% of French consumers believe that buying local has a 'positive impact' on their communities, new data from Kantar France has found. - [Germany sees fastest rise in overseas export orders since February 2022](https://europe-data.com/germany-sees-fastest-rise-in-overseas-export-orders-since-february-2022/) - The German manufacturing sector saw a 'marginal upturn' in export conditions in May, according to the latest HCOB Manufacturing PMI Export Conditions Index. - [What EU country posted the highest annual inflation rate in May 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-posted-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-may-2025/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in May 2025, of 5.4%, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Slovakia's economy posts the slowest quarterly growth for two years](https://europe-data.com/slovakias-economy-posts-the-slowest-quarterly-growth-for-two-years/) - Slovakia's economy grew by 0.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, the slowest rate of growth for two years, the Slovak statistics office reported. - [The Netherlands boasted the highest job vacancy rate in the EU in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/the-netherlands-boasted-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-the-eu-in-q1-2025/) - The Netherlands boasted a job vacancy rate of 4.2% in the first quarter of 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Three million unemployed individuals in the EU found a job in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/three-million-unemployed-individuals-in-the-eu-found-a-job-in-q1-2025/) - Some three million unemployed individuals across the European Union moved into employment in the first quarter of 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Euro area records trade surplus of €9.9 billion in April 2025](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-records-trade-surplus-of-e9-9-billion-in-april-2025/) - The euro area recorded a trade surplus of €9.9 billion in April 2025, down from a surplus of €13.6 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier. - [Some 94% of Danes have at least one social media account](https://europe-data.com/some-94-of-danes-have-at-least-one-social-media-account/) - Some 94% of Danish people have a profile on at least one social media account, a new study by Ingeniørforeningen (IDA) has found. - [Ireland, Italy see biggest employment increase in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/ireland-italy-see-biggest-employment-increase-in-q1-2025/) - Ireland (+0.9 percentage points) and Italy (+0.7 percentage points) reported the biggest increase in employment in the first quarter of 2025. - [More than a third of Finnish citizens use public transport](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-third-of-finnish-citizens-use-public-transport/) - Some 35.7% of Finland's population used public transport at some point during 2024, data from Statistics Finland has shown. - [Estonia's unemployment rate hit its highest level for 12 years in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/estonias-unemployment-rate-hit-its-highest-level-for-12-years-in-q1-2025/) - Estonia's unemployment rate hit 8.6% in the first quarter of 2025, its highest rate for 12 years, with 64,200 people unemployed. - [Italian construction activity rises slightly in May](https://europe-data.com/italian-construction-activity-rises-slightly-in-may/) - The Italian construction sector recorded a slight increase in May 2025, driven by stronger inflows of new business, the latest HCOB report has found. - [Two thirds of Dutch business owners are struggling with staff shortages](https://europe-data.com/two-thirds-of-dutch-business-owners-are-struggling-with-staff-shortages/) - Two thirds of business owners in the Netherlands are struggling with a shortage of staff, a new report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has found. - [Majority of Swedish self-employed continue working after receiving their old age pension](https://europe-data.com/majority-of-swedish-self-employed-continue-working-after-receiving-their-old-age-pension/) - Some 98.4% of Swedish self-employed individuals continue working after receiving their first old-age pension, the highest rate in the European Union. - [Public trust in the European Union at its highest level since 2007](https://europe-data.com/public-trust-in-the-european-union-at-its-highest-level-since-2007/) - Public trust in the European Union is now at its highest level since 2007, a new Eurobarometer study has found. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail sales in April 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-april-2025/) - Cyprus reported the biggest annual increase in retail trade volumes in the EU in April 2025, with a 7.7% gain, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Ireland reported the highest quarterly GDP growth in the EU in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/ireland-reported-the-highest-quarterly-gdp-growth-in-the-eu-in-q1-2025/) - Ireland reported GDP growth of 9.7% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, the biggest increase in the European Union.. - [Consumer sentiment in Germany 'improving', says HDE](https://europe-data.com/consumer-sentiment-in-germany-improving-says-hde/) - Consumer sentiment is 'improving' in Germany, and rising at the fastest rate since last summer, according to the latest consumer barometer by the HDE. - [Spain continued to boast the highest unemployment rate in the EU in April 2025](https://europe-data.com/spain-continued-to-boast-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-in-april-2025/) - Spain reported an unemployment rate of 10.9% in April 2025, according to data from Eurostat, with the country continuing to boast the highest rate in the EU. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in May 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-may-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in May 2025, at 4.6%, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Manufacturing sector in the eurozone continues to show improvement](https://europe-data.com/manufacturing-sector-in-the-eurozone-continues-to-show-improvement/) - The euro area manufacturing sector continues to show signs of improvement, the latest HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI report has found. - [Political polarisation in Poland likely to weigh on business competitiveness](https://europe-data.com/political-polarisation-in-poland-likely-to-weigh-on-business-competitiveness/) - Following the narrow victory of Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential election, ING has said that the political polarisation in the country "lowers the chances of fiscal consolidation." - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in foreign tourism in the first quarter of 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-foreign-tourism-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025/) - Latvia reported the largest increase in overnight stays by foreign visitors in the European Union in the first quarter of 2025, new data has found. - [Champions League final to generate 'significant' economic boost for Munich](https://europe-data.com/champions-league-final-to-generate-significant-economic-boost-to-munich/) - Munich hosts the UEFA Champions League final on 31 May, which is set to generate a significant economic uplift for the German city, according to Mastercard. - [Majority of Austrians have 'little to no knowledge' about AI](https://europe-data.com/majority-of-austrians-have-little-to-no-knowledge-about-ai/) - Some 73% of the Austrian population has 'little to no' knowledge about artificial intelligence, new findings by Statistics Austria have found. - [Spain's fruit and vegetable sector sees double-digit value growth](https://europe-data.com/spains-fruit-and-vegetable-sector-sees-double-digit-value-growth/) - Spain's fruit and vegetable sector reported a 11.2% increase in value and 5.3% increase in volume sales during the first four months of this year. - [Which European country boasts the largest gender gap when it comes to employment?](https://europe-data.com/which-european-country-boasts-the-largest-gender-gap-when-it-comes-to-employment/) - The gender employment gap in the European Union stood at 10% in 2024, with an employment rate of 80.8% for men and 70.8% for women. - [73% of Europeans believe AI could affect earnings for artists](https://europe-data.com/73-of-europeans-believe-ai-could-affect-earnings-for-artists/) - Close to three quarters (73%) of EU citizens believe that gen AI could negatively affect earnings for artists and creatives, a new Eurobarometer report found. - [Investment volumes declined in Hungary in the first quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/investment-volumes-declined-in-hungary-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025/) - The volume of investments fell by 12.1% in Hungary in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period a year earlier, data from KSH has found. - [Household confidence falls in France](https://europe-data.com/household-confidence-falls-in-france/) - The household confidence index dropped three points in France in May 2025, compared to the previous month, continuing a trend since the start of the year. - [Eurozone private-sector output hit a six-month low in May 2025](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-private-sector-output-hit-a-six-month-low-in-may-2025/) - Private-sector output in the eurozone saw its first decline in five months in May 2025, hitting a six-month low, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index. - [Card payments in Ireland continue to rise](https://europe-data.com/card-payments-in-ireland-continue-to-rise/) - Card payments are expected to rise by 8.7% in Ireland this year, to surpass €114.8 billion, according to new research by GlobalData. - [Unemployment hit a record low in the European Union last year](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-hit-a-record-low-in-the-european-union-last-year/) - The unemployment rate in the European Union fell to 5.9% in 2024, the lowest level since data collection began in 2009, Eurostat has said. - [Germany recorded a €17.7 billion trade surplus with the US in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/germany-recorded-a-e17-7-billion-trade-surplus-with-the-us-in-q1-2025/) - Germany recorded a trade surplus of €17.7 billion with the United States in the first quarter of 2025, continuing a trend of annual export surpluses. - [Romania sees the highest growth in passenger car ownership in Europe](https://europe-data.com/romania-sees-the-highest-growth-in-passenger-car-ownership-in-europe/) - Romania recorded a 5.6% increase in passenger cars between 2003 and 2023, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Consumer confidence remains subdued in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-remains-subdued-in-the-netherlands/) - Consumer confidence in the Netherlands stood at -37 in May 2025, the same level as in April, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has found. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-gdp-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025/) - Ireland reported a 10.9% increase in GDP in the first quarter of 2025, the biggest increase in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in bankruptcy declarations in Q1 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-bankruptcy-declarations-in-q1-2025/) - Greece reported a 35.9% quarterly increase in bankruptcy declarations in the first quarter of 2025, the highest in the European Union. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in April 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-april-2025/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in April 2025, of 4.9%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Danish funds investing more in Europe, less in North America](https://europe-data.com/danish-funds-investing-more-in-europe-less-in-north-america/) - Danish fund managers are reducing their holdings in North American stocks, increasingly favouring European investments, a new study by Finans Danmark has found. - [Export conditions in Germany remained 'subdued' in April](https://europe-data.com/export-conditions-in-germany-remained-subdued-in-april/) - Export conditions continued to be 'subdued' in Germany in April, however purchasing ahead of the introduction of US tariffs provided some support to orders. - [UK the leading EU export destination for agricultural products](https://europe-data.com/uk-the-leading-eu-export-destination-for-agricultural-products/) - The United Kingdom is the largest export market for agricultural products from the European Union, accounting for close to a quarter (23%) of exports. - [Large businesses contribute the most to the Swedish economy](https://europe-data.com/large-businesses-contribute-the-most-to-the-swedish-economy/) - Net turnover in Sweden's business sector rose 4.2% in 2023, compared to the previous year, to SEK 12.46 billion in 2023. - [More than half of EU businesses held remote meetings last year](https://europe-data.com/more-than-half-of-eu-businesses-held-remote-meetings-last-year/) - Some 52.9% of enterprises within the EU held meetings remotely via the internet last year, marking a 2.9-percentage-point increase on 2022. - [More than one in eight in France are materially or socially deprived](https://europe-data.com/more-than-one-in-eight-in-france-are-materially-or-socially-deprived/) - Some 13% of the French population were in a situation of material or social deprivation as of the beginning of 2024, new data from Insee has found. - [Estonia reported a 17% increase in exports in March](https://europe-data.com/estonia-reported-a-17-increase-in-exports-in-march/) - Estonia reported a 17% increase in exports in March 2025, while imports rose 13% year-on-year, according to new data from Statistics Estonia. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in March 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-march-2025/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in March 2025, with prices rising 22% year-on-year, new data from Eurostat revealed. - [German SMEs showing limited appetite for investment](https://europe-data.com/german-smes-showing-limited-appetite-for-investment/) - Small-to-medium sized enterprises in Germany are showing hesitancy when investing, a new study by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) has found. - [What EU country pays the most for household gas?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-pays-the-most-for-household-gas/) - Sweden paid the most for household gas in the European Union in the second half of 2024, with a price of €18.93 per 100 kWh, new data has shown. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in March 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-march-2025/) - Luxembourg reported the biggest increase in retail sales volumes in the EU in March 2025, with a 9.4% gain compared to the previous year. - [Wine consumption fell in Austria last year](https://europe-data.com/wine-consumption-fell-in-austria-last-year/) - Austrians consumed an average of 26.0 litres of wine per capita during the 2023/24 marketing year, a decrease of 0.7 litres compared to the previous year. - [Finland's birth rate falls to 'lowest level in history'](https://europe-data.com/finlands-birth-rate-falls-to-lowest-level-in-history/) - Finland's birth rate stood at the lowest level in statistical history last year, with an overall fertility rate of just 1.25, according to Statistics Finland. - [Dutch economy sees marginal growth in first quarter](https://europe-data.com/dutch-economy-sees-marginal-growth-in-first-quarter/) - The Dutch economy reported 0.1% growth in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands showed. - [What euro area country had the highest inflation rate in April 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-had-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-april-2025/) - Estonia reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in April 2025, with a rate of 4.4%, according to the latest estimates from Eurostat. - [House prices in Belgium stable with the previous year](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-belgium-stable-with-the-previous-year/) - The median price for a semi-detached house in Belgium stood at €260,000 last year, the same as the previous year, new data from Statbel found. - [Basic digital skills still lacking across the European Union](https://europe-data.com/basic-digital-skills-still-lacking-across-the-european-union/) - Just 56% of the EU population currently have basic digital skills, with a long way to go to achieving the EU’s target of 80% by 2030, a new report has found. - [GDP rose by 1.4% in the EU in the first quarter of 2025](https://europe-data.com/gdp-rose-by-1-4-in-the-eu-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025/) - The GDP of the European Union increased by 1.4% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year, according to Eurostat. - [What EU country exported the most alcoholic beverages in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-exported-the-most-alcoholic-beverages-in-2024/) - France exported the most alcoholic beverages from the European Union in 2024, with total exports of €12.1 billion, or 41% of the EU total. - [Consumer confidence sees a moderate increase in Finland](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-sees-a-moderate-increase-in-finland/) - The consumer confidence indicator stood at -7.4 in Finland in April 2025, a moderate increase on the -8.2 recorded in March and -9.0 in February. - [Household saving rate saw a slight increase in the EU in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/household-saving-rate-saw-a-slight-increase-in-the-eu-in-q4-2024/) - The household saving rate saw a 0.1 percentage point increase in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter. - [Residential construction in Austria at lowest level since 2010](https://europe-data.com/residential-construction-in-austria-at-lowest-level-since-2010/) - Residential construction activity in Austria continued to decline in 2024, falling to its lowest level since 2010, according to new data from Statistics Austria. - [House prices increase in 19 of Portugal's 24 most-populous municipalities](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-increase-in-19-of-portugals-24-most-populous-municipalities/) - House prices have increased in 19 of the 24 most-populous municipalities in Portugal – i.e. those with more than 100,000 inhabitants – INE has found. - [More than a quarter of Germans work at weekends](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-quarter-of-germans-work-at-weekends/) - Some 27% of Germans work at the weekend, at least occasionally, according to new data from the federal statistics office (Destatis), covering the year 2023. - [Türkiye the top destination for recyclable raw materials from the EU](https://europe-data.com/turkiye-the-top-destination-for-recyclable-raw-materials-from-the-eu/) - Türkiye was the top destination for recyclable raw materials from the European Union last year, with a volume of 12.3 million tonnes shipped. - [Seven in ten Danes would like to do more to protect their privacy online](https://europe-data.com/seven-in-ten-danes-would-like-to-do-more-to-protect-their-privacy-online/) - Some 70% of Danish consumers would like to take more steps to protect their privacy online, according to a recent study by Ingeniørforeningen IDA. - [EU posts trade surplus of €23 billion for February 2025](https://europe-data.com/eu-posts-trade-surplus-of-e23-billion-for-february-2025/) - The European Union has reported a trade surplus of €23 billion for the month of February, up from €21.8 billion in the same month the previous year. - [Renewable sources account for a quarter of Slovenia's energy needs](https://europe-data.com/renewable-sources-account-for-a-quarter-of-slovenias-energy-needs/) - Renewables accounted for 25.1% of Slovenia's energy use in 2023, the country's statistics office has said, a new milestone for the country. - [US tariff policy could impact Germany's long-term growth prospects](https://europe-data.com/us-tariff-policy-could-impact-germanys-long-term-growth-prospects/) - Germany could face substantial economic adjustment costs and reduced long-term growth prospects in the event that US tariffs take full effect. - [Number of bankruptcies in Luxembourg 'stable' in first quarter](https://europe-data.com/number-of-bankruptcies-in-luxembourg-stable-in-first-quarter/) - The number of bankruptcies in Luxembourg remained stable in the first quarter of 2025, new data from the country's Ministry of Justice and Statec has found. - [More Portuguese employed in sports sector](https://europe-data.com/more-portuguese-employed-in-sports-sector/) - Some 52,500 Portuguese citizens were employed in the sports sector as of 2024, a 15.9% increase on the previous year, according to new data from INE. - [Dutch consumers increasingly concerned about online safety](https://europe-data.com/dutch-consumers-increasingly-concerned-about-online-safety/) - More than a quarter of Dutch consumers are 'very concerned' about the potential misuse of their personal or banking details online, according to new data. - [More and more Danes turning to online news media](https://europe-data.com/more-and-more-danes-turning-to-online-news-media/) - The number of Danish consumers visiting the country's main online news sites rose by 11% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. - [What European country has seen the biggest increase in egg prices?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-seen-the-biggest-increase-in-egg-prices-over-the-past-year/) - Czechia saw the biggest increase in egg prices in the EU over the past year, with a 46% increase, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Meat production in Estonia rises slightly year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/meat-production-in-estonia-rises-slightly-year-on-year/) - Estonia produced 76,500 tonnes of meat last year, a 1% increase on the previous year, new data from Statistics Estonia has found. - [Chocolate prices in Germany have risen by two fifths in the past four years](https://europe-data.com/chocolate-prices-in-germany-have-risen-by-two-fifths-in-the-past-four-years/) - Chocolate prices in Germany rose by 39.9% between 2020 and 2024, meaning that consumers have to pay more for Easter treats, new data has found. - [What EU country reported the highest inflation rate in March 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-march-2025/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2025, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Maritime transport accounts for two thirds of freight movement in the EU](https://europe-data.com/maritime-transport-accounts-for-two-thirds-of-freight-movement-in-the-eu/) - Around two thirds (67.4%) of freight movement in the European Union in 2023 was undertaken by maritime transport, new data has shown. - [Short-term work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced, says ifo Institute](https://europe-data.com/short-term-work-and-unemployment-benefits-in-germany-should-be-reduced-says-ifo-institute/) - The duration and amount of short-time work and unemployment benefits in Germany should be reduced in order to speed up job transitions, the ifo Institute said. - [95% of Finland's electricity production came from fossil-free sources last year](https://europe-data.com/95-of-finlands-electricity-production-came-from-fossil-free-sources-last-year/) - Some 95% of Finland's electricity production came from fossil-fuel free energy sources last year, new data from Statistics Finland has found. According to the statistics body, the chief sources of energy last year were nuclear, wind, hydro, solar power, and renewable fuels, with wind power overtaking hydro as the second largest source of electricity production. - [Ireland reported the largest increase in industrial production in February 2025](https://europe-data.com/ireland-reported-the-largest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-february-2025/) - Ireland reported a 38.8% annual increase in industrial production in February 2025, compared to the same month the previous year, new data from Eurostat found. - [What EU country reported the highest employment rate in 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-employment-rate-in-2024/) - The Netherlands boasted the highest employment rate in the European Union in 2024, with a rate of 83.5%, according to data from Eurostat. - [What EU country is the largest exporter of pharmaceutical products?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-is-the-largest-exporter-of-pharmaceutical-products/) - Germany is the largest extra-EU exporter of medicinal and pharmaceutical products, with €67.9 billion of exports recorded in 2024, Eurostat has revealed. - [Belgian sea fishing sees decline in landings, turnover](https://europe-data.com/belgian-sea-fishing-sees-decline-in-landings-turnover/) - Some 11,423 tonnes of fish were sold in Belgian ports last year, a 7.1% decline from the 12,302 tonnes sold in 2023, new data from Statbel has found. - [Austria registered 4.4% more passenger cars in Q1 2025](https://europe-data.com/austria-registered-4-4-more-passenger-cars-in-q1-2025/) - Some 66,017 new passenger cars were registered in Austria in the first quarter the year, a 4.4% increase on the corresponding period a year earlier. - [Just 13% of Germans believe that gender equality has been fully achieved](https://europe-data.com/just-13-of-germans-believe-that-gender-equality-has-been-fully-achieved/) - While the majority of German consumers believe that gender equality is important, just 13% feel it has been fully achieved in the country, Ipsos has found. - [Household energy bills 2% lower in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/household-energy-bills-2-lower-in-the-netherlands/) - Households in the Netherlands now pay an average of €2,065 for energy annually, which is a 2% decline on last year, data from Statistics Netherlands has found. - [Czech population grew slightly last year](https://europe-data.com/czech-population-grew-slightly-last-year/) - Czechia's population increased by 8,900 people in 2024, bringing the country's population to 10,909,500 – the highest figure since the end of World War II. - [Construction activity on the rise in Ireland](https://europe-data.com/construction-activity-on-the-rise-in-ireland/) - The Irish construction sector showed renewed growth in the first quarter of the year, with a 'sharper rise in new business' leading to an expansion in activity. - [What European country has the highest minimum wages?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-highest-minimum-wages/) - Some 22 out of 27 EU countries currently have minimum wage structures in place, new data from Eurostat has found, with Luxembourg boasting the highest rate. - [Scandinavian consumers showing preference for local products over US ones](https://europe-data.com/scandinavian-consumers-showing-preference-for-local-products-over-us-ones/) - Scandinavian consumers are showing increased preference for Nordic products over American ones, a new study by SEO agency Bonzer has found. - [Slight improvement in consumer sentiment in Germany in April](https://europe-data.com/slight-improvement-in-consumer-sentiment-in-germany-in-april/) - Consumer sentiment 'brightened slightly' in Germany in April, however overall sentiment remains low', the latest HDE Consumer Barometer has found. - [Tourist accommodation in Poland saw a 7.2% increase in visitors last year](https://europe-data.com/tourist-accommodation-in-poland-saw-a-7-2-increase-in-visitors-last-year/) - Tourist accommodation establishments in Poland welcomed some 38.8 million visitors last year, a 7.2% increase compared to 2023. - [A third of all homeowners in France own at least two properties](https://europe-data.com/a-third-of-all-homeowners-in-france-own-at-least-two-properties/) - Around 9.7 million people in France – a third of all homeowners – own at least two properties, either individually or jointly, new data from Insee has revealed. - [Services production in EU grew by 3.3% in January 2025](https://europe-data.com/services-production-in-eu-grew-by-3-3-in-january-2025/) - Services production in the European Union grew by 3.3% in the EU in January 2025, compared to the corresponding period a year earlier. - [Japan a promising market for German businesses, study finds](https://europe-data.com/japan-a-promising-market-for-german-businesses-study-finds/) - More than four fifths (82%) of German companies doing business in Japan generated profits last year,a new study by AHK Japan and KPMG has found. - [Close to three fifths of Europeans consume fish at least once a month](https://europe-data.com/close-to-three-fifths-of-europeans-consume-fish-at-least-once-a-month/) - Some 58% of Europeans eat fish at home at least once a month, a new report from Eurobarometer ha found, however the frequency of consumption has declined. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in house prices in the fourth quarter of 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-house-prices-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2024/) - Bulgaria reported a 18.3% increase in house prices in the fourth quarter of 2024, the biggest annual increase in the EU, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What European country reported the highest retail sales growth in February 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-reported-the-highest-retail-sales-growth-in-february-2025/) - Luxembourg reported the highest annual increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in February 2025, with a 10.3% increase. - [What EU country was the biggest producer of aquaculture in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-was-the-biggest-producer-of-aquaculture-in-2023/) - Spain was the biggest aquaculture producer in the European Union in 2023, accounting for 23.1% (242,754 tonnes) of the bloc's total production. - [Austrian households saved approximately one eighth of their income last year](https://europe-data.com/austrian-households-saved-approximately-one-eighth-of-their-income-last-year/) - Austrian households saved 11.7% of their disposable income last year, data from Statistics Austria has found. - [Domestic travel in Estonia saw a 8% increase last year](https://europe-data.com/domestic-travel-in-estonia-saw-a-8-increase-last-year/) - Domestic travel in Estonia reported a 8% increase in 2024, compared to the previous year, with 3.5 million overnight trips recorded. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in February 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-february-2025/) - Bulgaria reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the EU in February 2025, with a 19.0% increase, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Slovakia's population declines for fourth consecutive year](https://europe-data.com/slovakias-population-declines-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) - Slovakia's population fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, with the country's population standing at 5,419,451 as of the end of the year. - [Sweden's public finances declined in 2024](https://europe-data.com/swedens-public-finances-declined-in-2024/) - Sweden's public finances recorded a deficit of SEK 96 billion in 2024, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP, new data from Statistics Sweden (SCB) has found. - ['Swift resolution' necessary to protect European automotive industry](https://europe-data.com/swift-resolution-necessary-to-protect-european-automotive-industry/) - The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has called for a 'swift resolution' of the US-EU trade dispute, in order to protect jobs. - [Brewers, spirit makers criticise Trump tariffs on EU goods](https://europe-data.com/brewers-spirit-makers-criticise-trump-tariffs-on-eu-goods/) - Groups representing the brewing and spirit making industries in Europe have hit out at the Trump administration's implementation of 20% tariffs on all EU products, with Brewers of Europe saying the move will 'create losers on both sides, across the society and economy'. Brewers of Europe, which represents national brewers’ associations and companies from 28 - [European Dairy Association chief slams US tariff plans](https://europe-data.com/european-dairy-association-chief-slams-us-tariff-plans/) - The European Dairy Association has criticised the US government's introduction of tariffs on a wide range of EU goods, with Alexander Anton, secretary general. - [Tulip cultivation in the Netherlands grew 29% over the past decade](https://europe-data.com/tulip-cultivation-in-the-netherlands-grew-29-over-the-past-decade/) - Tulips from Amsterdam, anyone? The area utilised to grow and cultivate flower bulbs in the Netherlands has risen by 16% in the past ten years. - [Impact of Trump tariffs on German exports would be limited, study suggests](https://europe-data.com/impact-of-trump-tariffs-on-german-exports-would-be-limited-study-suggests/) - Tariffs placed on the EU by US president Donald Trump would lead to a reduction of German exports to the US by less than 3%. - [Nights booked through online platforms rose 18.8% last year](https://europe-data.com/nights-booked-through-online-platforms-rose-18-8-last-year/) - Nights booked through online booking platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and TripAdvisor rose by 18.8% in the European Union last year. - [Italy's population continuing to decline](https://europe-data.com/italys-population-continuing-to-decline/) - Italy’s resident population currently stands at 58.93 million, down by 37,000, year-on-year, new data from Istat, the Italian statistics office, has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest annual inflation rate in March 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-march-2025/) - Three countries – Estonia, Croatia and Slovakia – each recorded an annual inflation rate of 4.3% in March 2025, the highest rate in the euro area. - ['Less optimistic outlook' for Hungary's labour market, says ING](https://europe-data.com/less-optimistic-outlook-for-hungarys-labour-market-says-ing/) - Hungary's labour market is presenting a "less optimistic outlook", analysts at ING have said, as the country reported an unemployment rate of 4.5% for Feb 2025. - [One third of EU shoppers face difficulties with online purchases](https://europe-data.com/one-third-of-eu-shoppers-face-difficulties-with-online-purchases/) - One third (33.1%) of EU shoppers have faced difficulties with online shopping, a new study by Eurostat has found. - [Employment rate stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year](https://europe-data.com/employment-rate-stood-at-72-3-in-belgium-last-year/) - The employment rate for individuals aged between 20 and 64 stood at 72.3% in Belgium last year, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statbel. - [European Union registered a €147bn trade surplus last year](https://europe-data.com/european-union-registered-a-e147bn-trade-in-goods-surplus-last-year/) - The European Union registered a trade in goods surplus of €147 billion last year, a €113 billion increase on the previous year (€34 billion). - [72% of Germans believe their job 'cannot be replaced by AI'](https://europe-data.com/72-of-germans-believe-their-job-cannot-be-replaced-by-ai/) - Close to three quarters of German consumers believe that their current job cannot be replaced by AI, a study by the TÜV Association has found. - [Europe's payment landscape facing a 'turning point', study suggests](https://europe-data.com/europes-payment-landscape-facing-a-turning-point-study-suggests/) - Europe is experiencing a significant shift in how businesses and consumers pay for items and services, with emerging technologies and new regulations. - [Business sentiment improvement in France hints at economic recovery, says ING](https://europe-data.com/business-sentiment-improvement-in-france-hints-at-economic-recovery-says-ing/) - France's business climate index rose to 97 in March, from 96 the previous month, an indication of potential economic recovery, ING has said. - [One in three meals in France features cheese, study finds](https://europe-data.com/one-in-three-meals-in-france-features-cheese-study-finds/) - French families purchase 33.9 kilos of cheese each year, with around one in three (31%) of lunches or dinners featuring a cheese board, Kantar has revealed. - [U.S. a major supplier of LNG and petroleum oil to Europe](https://europe-data.com/u-s-a-major-supplier-of-lng-and-petroleum-oil-to-europe/) - The United States is by far the biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas to the European Union, accounting for 45.3% of EU imports in 2024. - [Finland is the happiest country in the world, report finds](https://europe-data.com/finland-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-report-finds/) - The 13th edition of the World Happiness report has named Finland as the happiest country in the world, with Finns reporting an score of 7.736 (out of 10). - [Accommodation and food services sector was the worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland](https://europe-data.com/accommodation-and-food-services-sector-was-the-worst-hit-by-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-ireland/) - A new report by Ireland's CSO has found that the accommodation and food services sector was the worst impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Average age when Germans move out of the family home is 20.5 years](https://europe-data.com/average-age-when-germans-move-out-of-the-family-home-is-20-5-years/) - The average age at which Germans move out of their family home is 20.5 years old, a new study by immowelt has found. - [What EU country reported the highest increase in hourly labour costs in Q4 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-increase-in-hourly-labour-costs-in-q4-2024/) - Croatia reported the biggest increase in hourly labour costs in the EU in the fourth quarter of last year, with an increase of 13.9%. - [The EU had a €5.4 billion trade deficit with the rest of the world in January](https://europe-data.com/the-eu-had-a-e5-4-billion-trade-deficit-with-the-rest-of-the-world-in-january/) - The European Union had a €5.4 billion trade deficit with the rest of the world in January 2025, compared to a €6.7 surplus in January 2024. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in February 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-february-2025/) - Hungary reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in February 2025, at 5.7%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country had the highest job vacancy rate in Q4 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-q4-2024/) - Belgium and the Netherlands both reported the highest job vacancy rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a rate of 4.1%. - [More than a quarter of cultural enterprises in the EU are in the creative, arts and entertainment sector](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-quarter-of-cultural-enterprises-in-the-eu-are-in-the-creative-arts-and-entertainment-sector/) - Some 27.4% of cultural enterprises in the European Union fall under the creative, arts and entertainment activities sector, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Environment for German exporters 'pretty tough', analyst says](https://europe-data.com/environment-for-german-exporters-pretty-tough-analyst-says/) - The export environment for German firms is "still pretty tough", a leading analyst at Hamburg Commercial Bank has said. - [Business outlook expectations in Ireland 'second strongest in the world'](https://europe-data.com/business-outlook-expectations-in-ireland-second-strongest-in-the-world/) - Ireland's businesses are particularly bullish about their future prospects, with Irish business expectations the second strongest on a global level. - [Energy use across the European Union declined in 2022](https://europe-data.com/energy-use-across-the-european-union-declined-in-2022/) - The net domestic energy use across the European Union in 2022 was 4.2% lower than the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat. - [What U.S. state has the most Irish heritage?](https://europe-data.com/what-us-state-has-the-most-inhabitants-with-irish-heritage/) - The US state of New Hampshire boasts the highest rate of Irish heritage, a study has found, with a fifth (20.2%) of residents having Irish roots. - [What EU country boasted the highest employment rate as of Q4 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasted-the-highest-employment-rate-as-of-q4-2024/) - Malta boasted the highest employment rate in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 84.1% of all people aged between 20 and 64 employed. - [What country has the highest life expectancy in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-has-the-highest-life-expectancy-in-the-european-union/) - Spain has the highest life expectancy of all countries in the European Union, with a life expectancy of 83.2 years at birth - [Industrial production in the EU 'may be stabilising', ING says](https://europe-data.com/industrial-production-in-the-eu-may-be-stabilising-ing-says/) - The latest industrial production data for the European Union indicates that industrial activity "may be stabilising" in the bloc,, ING has said. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in agricultural output prices in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-agricultural-output-prices-in-q4-2024/) - Ireland reported the sharpest increase in agricultural output prices in the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2024, with an increase of 18.4%. - [More Belgian couples working full time, data shows](https://europe-data.com/more-belgian-couples-working-full-time-data-shows/) - The share of Belgian couples in which both partners work full time has increased significantly in recent years, new data from Statbel has found. - [Spain's OCU takes action against Ryanair for continuing to charge for hand luggage](https://europe-data.com/spains-ocu-takes-action-against-ryanair-for-continuing-to-charge-for-hand-luggage/) - Spanish consumer organisation OCU is taking legal action against Ryanair over the airline's policy of charging for hand luggage. - [The EU exported €5.4bn worth of iron and steel to the United States last year](https://europe-data.com/the-united-states-is-a-major-market-for-eu-iron-and-steel-exports/) - ew data from Eurostat has revealed that the European Union exported iron, steel and related articles worth €77.8 billion in 2024. - [82% of Germans no longer view the United States as a 'reliable partner'](https://europe-data.com/82-of-germans-no-longer-view-the-united-states-as-a-reliable-partner/) - More than four fifths (82%) of Germans no longer consider the United States as a 'reliable partner', the latest RTL/ntv Trendbarometer has found. - [spiritsEUROPE hits out at EU tariffs on US whiskey and spirits](https://europe-data.com/spiritseurope-hits-out-at-eu-tariffs-on-us-whiskey-and-spirits/) - spiritsEUROPE has said that it is 'extremely concerned' about the EU's plans to introduce 'rebalancing tariffs' on US whiskey and spirits. - [Portugal's airports handled 16 million passengers in the fourth quarter of 2024](https://europe-data.com/portugals-airports-handled-16-million-passengers-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2024/) - Portugal's national airports handled some 16 million passengers in the fourth quarter of 2024, new data from INE, the Portuguese statistics body has found. - [Number of passengers passing through Finland's airports rose 7% last year](https://europe-data.com/number-of-passengers-passing-through-finlands-airports-rose-7-last-year/) - Some 19.8 million passengers passed through Finland's airports last year, a 7% increase on the previous year, new data from Statistics Finland has shown. - [What are the most traded goods between Europe and the United States?](https://europe-data.com/what-are-the-most-traded-goods-between-europe-and-the-united-states/) - Medicinal and pharmaceutical products accounted for 22.5% of all goods exported from Europe to the United States in 2024, new data has showed. - [Construction volumes fell by 6% in Estonia last year](https://europe-data.com/construction-volumes-fell-by-6-in-estonia-last-year/) - The total production value of Estonian construction enterprises, both domestically and abroad, dropped by 6% in 2024, compared to the previous year. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in services production in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-services-production-in-december-2024/) - Denmark reported the biggest annual increase in services production in December 2024, with a 15.7% gain on the same month the previous year, Eurostat has said. - [Training 'not fit for the future' in Germany, study finds](https://europe-data.com/training-not-fit-for-the-future-in-germany-study-finds/) - While German businesses want to invest more in new talent, current training systems are 'not fit for the future', a new study by Randstad has found. - [Gender pay gap continues to narrow in France](https://europe-data.com/gender-pay-gap-continues-to-narrow-in-france/) - The gender pay gap in France narrowed by a third between 1995 and 2023, new data from Insee, the French statistics office, has revealed. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in January 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-trade-volumes-in-january-2025/) - Luxembourg reported a 11.4% annual increase in retail trade volumes in January 2025, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [New study reveals changes in Danes' cultural consumption](https://europe-data.com/new-study-reveals-changes-in-danes-cultural-consumption/) - A new study by Statistics Denmark has revealed how the country's population have changed their cultural habits over the past 60 years. - [What EU country had the highest unemployment rate in September 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-september-2024/) - Spain continues to boast the highest unemployment rate of any country in the European Union, reporting a rate of 11.2% in September 2024. - [What EU country had the highest unemployment rate in October 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-october-2024/) - Spain reported the highest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the European Union in October 2024, with a rate of 11.2%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country reported the highest unemployment rate in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-november-2024/) - Spain reported the highest seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the European Union in November 2024, of 11.2%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Spain boasted the highest unemployment rate in the EU in December 2024](https://europe-data.com/spain-boasted-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-eu-in-december-2024/) - Spain reported a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 10.6% in December 2024, the highest in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Spain continues to boast the highest unemployment rate in the European Union](https://europe-data.com/spain-continues-to-boast-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-the-european-union/) - Spain continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the European Union, with the rate standing at 10.4% in January 2025, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country had the highest unemployment rate in May 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-may-2024/) - Spain boasted the highest unemployment rate of all EU member states in May 2024, with a rate of 11.7%, ahead of Greece (10.6%) and Finland (8.2%). - [What is the most affordable European country in which to own a car?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-most-affordable-european-country-in-which-to-own-a-car/) - Switzerland is the most affordable European country in which to own a car, ahead of the Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg, a new study has found. - [What is Europe's fittest country?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-europes-fittest-country/) - Switzerland has been named Europe's fittest nation, with low obesity levels and one of the highest life expectancies in the world, a new study has found. - [What percentage of the EU population doesn't read books?](https://europe-data.com/what-percentage-of-the-eu-population-doesnt-read-books/) - Some 47.2% of EU citizens didn't read any books in 2022, new data from Eurostat has found, with the highest rate (52.9%) of non-readers aged 65 and older. - [What European country ranks highest for eduction quality and access?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-ranks-highest-for-eduction-quality-and-access/) - Estonia is the top European country when it comes to the quality of and access to education, ahead of Switzerland and Ireland, a new study has found. - [Hungary's GDP increased marginally in the fourth quarter of 2024](https://europe-data.com/hungarys-gdp-increased-marginally-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2024/) - Hungary's GDP reported a 0.4% increase in the fourth quarter of last year, according to raw data, and a 0.1% increase based on seasonally adjusted data. - [Services exports in European Union led by large enterprises](https://europe-data.com/services-exports-in-european-union-led-by-large-enterprises/) - Large enterprises, i.e those with 250 or more employees, accounted for 56% of the overall services exports from the EU to non-EU countries in 2022. - [Eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to two-year high](https://europe-data.com/eurozone-manufacturing-pmi-rises-to-two-year-high/) - The manufacturing PMI in the eurozone has risen to a two-year high, of 47.6, according to the latest HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI update, for February 2025. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in January 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-january-2025/) - Ireland reported the highest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the European Union in January 2025, seeing a 14.9% increase. - [Prices in Italian services sector rose in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/prices-in-italian-services-sector-rose-in-q4-2024/) - Producer prices for businesses in the Italian services sector increased in the fourth quarter of last year, by 1.3% compared to the previous quarter. - [What EU country reported the most nights spent in tourist accommodation in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-most-nights-spent-in-tourist-accommodation-in-december-2024/) - Germany reported the most nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the EU in December 2024, with a total of 27 million nights spent. - [Growing obesity levels should be a 'wake-up call' for German government, group says](https://europe-data.com/growing-obesity-levels-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-german-government-group-says/) - A new study that suggests that more than 20% of young people in Germany could be severely overweight in 25 years should be a 'wake-up call' for the government. - [Dutch accommodation and food services sector sees turnover up in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/dutch-accommodation-and-food-services-sector-sees-turnover-up-in-q4-2024/) - The Dutch accommodation and food services sector reported a 6.6% increase in turnover in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to the same period in 2023. - [Portuguese tourism reports a positive start to the year](https://europe-data.com/portuguese-tourism-reports-a-positive-start-to-the-year/) - Portugal's tourism industry reported 1.6 million visitors in January 2025, a 8.3% increase on the same month the previous year, new data from INE has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in February 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-february-2025/) - Euro area annual inflation stood at 2.4% in February 2025, down from 2.5% the previous month, according to flash estimate data from Eurostat. - [Wine production in Austria fell by a fifth last year](https://europe-data.com/wine-production-in-austria-fell-by-a-fifth-last-year/) - Wine production in Austria fell by 20% in 2024, to a total of 1.87 million hectoliters, new data from Statistics Austria has found. - [What country boasts the highest naturalisation rate in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-boasts-the-highest-naturalisation-rate-in-the-european-union/) - Sweden boasts the highest naturalisation rate in the EU, with a rate of 7.9 per 100 non-national residents in 2023, Eurostat data has found. - [Financial constraints limiting access to home support services in Portugal](https://europe-data.com/financial-constraints-limiting-access-to-home-support-services-in-portugal/) - More than half of Portuguese households that required healthcare and home support services were unable to avail of them last year. - [Sweden's labour market declined in 2024](https://europe-data.com/swedens-labour-market-declined-in-2024/) - The labour market in Sweden saw rising unemployment and a decline in overall employment last year, new data from Statistics Sweden (SCB) has found. - [Businesses in Germany continuing to cut jobs, ifo says](https://europe-data.com/businesses-in-germany-continuing-to-cut-jobs-ifo-says/) - Businesses in Germany are planning to employ fewer staff, the ifo Institute has said, as the ifo employment barometer fell to 93.0 points in February. - [Seven in ten EU citizens use online public services](https://europe-data.com/seven-in-ten-eu-citizens-use-online-public-services/) - Some 70% of EU citizens use online public services, new data from Eurostat has found, with the percentage rising by 0.7 percentage points last year. - [What EU country generated the most electricity from nuclear power in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-generated-the-most-electricity-from-nuclear-power-in-2023/) - France generated some 54.6% of the total nuclear power in the European Union in 2023, with 338,202 GWh of electricity output, new data from Eurostat has found. - [House prices in the Netherlands up by double digits](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-in-the-netherlands-up-by-double-digits/) - House prices in the Netherlands were 11.5% higher in January 2025 compared to the same month last year, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has found. - [Private sector output in the eurozone 'stable' in February](https://europe-data.com/private-sector-output-in-the-eurozone-stable-in-february/) - Private sector output in the eurozone remained stable in February 2025, according to the latest HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI report. - [Lack of rent availability in Ireland a cause for concern, says IPOA](https://europe-data.com/lack-of-rent-availability-in-ireland-a-cause-for-concern-says-ipoa/) - The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) has raised concerns over the current state of the rent market in Ireland, with current availability down. - [What EU country reported the highest inflation rate in January 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-january-2025/) - Hungary reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in January 2025, with a rate of 5.7%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Bankruptcy declarations fell slightly in the EU in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/bankruptcy-declarations-fell-slightly-in-the-eu-in-q4-2024/) - The number of bankruptcy declarations in the European Union fell by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter. - [What EU country generated the most electricity from renewable sources in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-generated-the-most-electricity-from-renewable-sources-in-2023/) - Austria generated 87.8% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2023, the highest percentage in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Estonia saw an increase in tourists last year](https://europe-data.com/estonia-saw-an-increase-in-tourists-last-year/) - Estonia reported a 5% increase in tourists last year, to 3.6 million, however visitor numbers are still below the pre-pandemic level of 2019. - [Luxembourg's inflation forecast for 2025 slightly up on last year](https://europe-data.com/luxembourgs-inflation-forecast-for-2025-slightly-up-on-last-year/) - STATEC, Luxembourg's statistics portal, is forecasting an inflation rate of 2.2% for the country in 2025, up slightly from 2.1% in 2024. - [Life satisfaction in France has remained largely unchanged for a decade](https://europe-data.com/life-satisfaction-in-france-has-remained-largely-unchanged-for-a-decade/) - Life satisfaction ratings have 'changed little' since 2014, French statistics body Insee has noted, with the average standing at 7.2 out of 10 in 2023. - [The United States is now Germany's most important trading partner](https://europe-data.com/the-united-states-is-now-germanys-most-important-trading-partner/) - The United States overtook China last year to become Germany's most important trading partner, new figures from Destatis have found. - [Danes prefer smaller, older cars, study finds](https://europe-data.com/danes-prefer-smaller-older-cars-study-finds/) - While mid-sized SUVs dominate new car sales in Denmark, the typical Dane prefers smaller, older cars, a new report from AutoBranchen Danmark has found. - [EuroCommerce calls for more inclusive approach across agri-food chain](https://europe-data.com/eurocommerce-calls-for-more-inclusive-approach-across-agri-food-chain/) - EuroCommerce has described the European Commission's newly-published Vision for Agriculture and Food as a 'starting point towards shaping the future'. - [What EU country reported the biggest production in construction increase in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-production-in-construction-increase-in-december-2024/) - Spain reported a 11.2% increase in seasonally adjusted production in its construction sector in December 2024, compared to the previous year. - [9.3 million trips recorded in Belgium during summer 2024](https://europe-data.com/9-3-million-trips-recorded-in-belgium-during-summer-2024/) - Some 9.3 million trips were made either within or from Belgium during the third quarter of 2024, new data from Statbel has found. - [Young voters in Germany split between Greens and AfD](https://europe-data.com/young-voters-in-germany-split-between-greens-and-afd/) - Ahead of the German elections on 23 February, a new study has indicated that voting intentions among young people are split evenly among the Greens and AfD. - [What European country has the lowest greenhouse gas footprint?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-has-the-lowest-greenhouse-gas-footprint/) - Sweden boasts the lowest greenhouse gas footprint in the European Union, at 7.9 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per capita in 2022, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Austria's population saw a small increase last year](https://europe-data.com/austrias-population-saw-a-small-increase-last-year/) - Austria's population stood at 9,198,214 as of 1 January 2025, a 0.4% increase (or +39,464 people) on the same period last year, new data has found. - [More than half of Germans using generative AI regularly](https://europe-data.com/more-than-half-of-germans-using-generative-ai-regularly/) - Some 53% of Germans are using generative AI on a regular basis, a new study conducted by the TÜV Association in collaboration with Forsa has found. - [What European country produces the most jewellery?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-produces-the-most-jewellery/) - Italy produces the most jewellery in the European Union, accounting for 36% of the total produced in 2023, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Dutch airport traffic up 7% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/dutch-airport-traffic-up-7-year-on-year/) - Passenger traffic to and from the Netherlands' five main airports totalled 76.2 million last year, which is a 7% increase on 2023, new data from CBS noted. - [Germany's tourist accommodation industry hit record high in 2024](https://europe-data.com/germanys-tourist-accommodation-industry-hits-record-high-in-2024/) - Germany's tourism industry reported 496.1 million guest overnight stays last year, a new record high, according to Destatis. - [Euro area had a €15.5 billion trade surplus in December 2024](https://europe-data.com/euro-area-had-a-e15-5-billion-trade-surplus-in-december-2024/) - The euro area had a trade surplus of €15.5 billion with the rest of the world in December 2024, new data from Eurostat has found. - [European Greens call on leaders to make Europe 'both Trump-proof and Putin-proof'](https://europe-data.com/european-greens-call-on-leaders-to-make-europe-both-trump-proof-and-putin-proof/) - The European Greens have welcomed the emergency summit of leaders, calling on EU governments to ensure that 'Europe becomes both Trump-proof and Putin-proof'. - [What EU country reported the biggest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-decrease-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-q3-2024/) - Austria reported a 7.8% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in Q3 2024, compared to the same period a year earlier, the sharpest decline out of all EU members. - [France's unemployment rate remained stable in Q4 2024](https://europe-data.com/frances-unemployment-rate-remained-stable-in-q4-2024/) - France's unemployment rate stood at 7.3% in the fourth quarter of last year, roughly stable with previous quarters, Insee, the French statistics office, said. - [Belgium's birth rate fell last year](https://europe-data.com/belgiums-birth-rate-fell-last-year/) - Belgium reported approximately 108,700 births in 2024, which is a decrease of 4.6% compared to the average for the period 2020-2023, new data from Statbel has found. - [EU efforts to counter US tariffs could be 'complicated', says ING](https://europe-data.com/eu-efforts-to-counter-us-tariffs-could-be-complicated-says-ing/) - Following the decision by President Donald Trump to impose 25% import taxes on all steel and aluminium entering the United States, the threat of tariffs looms. - [What European country spends the most on organic food?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-spends-the-most-on-organic-food/) - Swiss consumers spend the most on organic food in Europe, with spend of €437 per capita in 2023, according to new data from FiBL, the research institute. - [Germans have little concern about AI impact on job opportunities](https://europe-data.com/germans-have-little-concern-about-ai-impact-on-job-opportunities/) - Job applicants in Germany have limited concern over the potential impact that artificial intelligence could have on employment opportunities, a new study by softgarden has found. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in services production in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-services-production-in-november-2024/) - Estonia reported the highest annual increase in services production in the EU in November 2024, with a 13.8% gain, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Greenhouse gas emissions increased in Sweden in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/greenhouse-gas-emissions-increased-in-sweden-in-q3-2024/) - Greenhouse gas emissions from the Swedish economy rose by 6.4% in the third quarter of last year, compared to the same period a year earlier. - [Awareness of ICT security issues on the rise across Europe](https://europe-data.com/awareness-of-ict-security-issues-on-the-rise-across-europe/) - Some three fifths (60%) of businesses across the European Union made their staff aware of their obligations relating to ICT security-related issues last year. - [Software & Services sector the best performing in Europe in January](https://europe-data.com/software-services-sector-the-best-performing-in-europe-in-january/) - The Software & Services sector was the top performer in Europe in January 2025, according to the latest S&P Global Europe Sector PMI report. - [More than a million new businesses were established in France last year](https://europe-data.com/more-than-a-million-new-businesses-were-established-in-france-last-year/) - Some 1,111,200 new businesses were established in France during 2024, a 6% increase on the previous year, new data from Insee has found. - [What EU country boasts the highest use of renewable energy in its transport sector?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-highest-use-of-renewable-energy-in-its-transport-sector/) - Sweden boasts the highest share of renewable energy to power its transport network, with more than a third (33.7%) of transport powered by renewables. - [Outlook 'bleak' for Eurozone construction sector](https://europe-data.com/outlook-bleak-for-eurozone-construction-sector/) - The outlook "remains bleak" for the Eurozone construction sector, as construction activity started the year in a slump, an industry expert has said. - [What country has the highest railway network density in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-has-the-highest-railway-network-density-in-the-european-union/) - Czechia boasts the highest railway network density in the EU, with 123.2 metres of railway lines per square kilometre as of 2023, new data from Eurostat shows. - [AfD on course to achieve 'record' result in German elections](https://europe-data.com/afd-on-course-to-achieve-record-result-in-german-elections/) - Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is 'on course for a record result' in the forthcoming German elections, with the party projected to win 20% of the vote. - [Business confidence down slightly in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/business-confidence-down-slightly-in-the-netherlands/) - Business confidence in the Netherlands has seen a slight fall for the first time in more than a year, standing at -5.4 at the start of Q1 2025 - [Industrial producer prices up marginally in the EU in December 2024](https://europe-data.com/industrial-producer-prices-up-marginally-in-the-eu-in-december-2024/) - On a year-on-year basis, industrial producer prices rose marginally (0.1%) in the European Union in December 2024, while remaining stable in the euro area. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in retail trade volume in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-trade-volume-in-december-2024/) - Slovakia reported the highest annual increase in total retail trade volume in the European Union in December 2024, with an increase of 10.0%. - [Danes 'spending more and more time in front of screens' says Deloitte](https://europe-data.com/danes-spending-more-and-more-time-in-front-of-screens-says-deloitte/) - Danish consumers are spending more time than ever before in front of screens, with more than half (58%) acknowledging concerns about overconsumption. - [Tourism in Austria hit a record high last year](https://europe-data.com/tourism-in-austria-hit-a-record-high-last-year/) - Tourism in Austria hit an all-time high in 2024, with 154.29 million overnight stays recorded, as well as 46.71 million arrivals. - [Vienna's wiiw anticipates growth for CESEE countries in 2025](https://europe-data.com/viennas-wiiw-anticipates-growth-for-cesee-countries-in-2025/) - wiiw has said that it expects accelerated growth for most economies in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe (CESEE) in 2025, despite global uncertainties. - [Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow in Belgium](https://europe-data.com/sales-of-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles-continue-to-grow-in-belgium/) - Sales of hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for two thirds (66%) of all car sales in Belgium last year, new data from Statbel has revealed. - [France's GDP fell slightly in the fourth quarter of 2024](https://europe-data.com/frances-gdp-fell-slightly-in-the-fourth-quarter-of-2024/) - France's GDP reported a 0.1% decline in the fourth quarter of last year, following on from growth of 0.4% in the third quarter, new data from Insee has found. - [Majority of Europeans believe science and technology has a positive influence on society](https://europe-data.com/majority-of-europeans-believe-science-and-technology-has-a-positive-influence-on-society/) - Some 83% of Europeans believe that science and technology has a positive influence on society, with two thirds agreeing that innovations make life easier - [Portugal's tourist accommodation sector achieved record highs in December](https://europe-data.com/portugals-tourist-accommodation-sector-achieved-record-highs-in-december/) - The tourist accommodation sector in Portugal has achieved a record high for the month of December, with 1.9 million guests and 4.2 million overnight stays. - [Beer sales declined in Germany last year](https://europe-data.com/beer-sales-declined-in-germany-last-year/) - Beer sales fell by 1.4% in Germany last year, or 119.4 million litres, according to new data from Destatis, the federal statistics office. - [What country reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in January 2025?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-the-euro-area-in-january-2025/) - Croatia reported an annual inflation rate of 5.0% in January 2025, the highest in the euro area, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Consumer sentiment in Germany starts 2025 on a negative note](https://europe-data.com/consumer-sentiment-in-germany-starts-2025-on-a-negative-note/) - Consumer sentiment in Germany has made a 'bumpy start' to 2025, according to the latest GfK Consumer Climate report, produced by GfK and NIM. - [One in ten EU households 'struggle to keep homes warm'](https://europe-data.com/one-in-ten-eu-households-struggle-to-keep-homes-warm/) - One in ten (10.6%) of the EU population struggled to keep their homes warm in 2023, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Wealth inequality has decreased in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/wealth-inequality-has-decreased-in-the-netherlands/) - While wealth inequality has decreased in the Netherlands in recent years, the wealthiest 10% of households still control 56% of the nation's wealth. - [Belgium reported over 11,000 bankruptcies last year](https://europe-data.com/belgium-reported-over-11000-bankruptcies-last-year/) - Belgium reported 11,067 bankruptcies during 2024, an 8% increase on the previous year and the highest figure since 2013, new data from Statbel has found. - [German hospitality sector reported a 2.1% decline in sales last year](https://europe-data.com/german-hospitality-sector-reported-a-2-1-decline-in-sales-last-year/) - The German hospitality industry reported a 2.1% decline in sales in real terms (i.e. price adjusted) last year, according to estimates from Destatis. - [What EU country had the highest life satisfaction rating in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-life-satisfaction-rating-in-2023/) - Finland boasted the highest life satisfaction rating in the EU in 2023, with a rating of 7.8, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [New car sales varied across the Nordic countries last year](https://europe-data.com/new-car-sales-varied-across-the-nordic-countries-last-year/) - New car sales rose in Norway and Denmark last year, while Sweden and Finland saw sales decline, new data from Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV) has found. - [What EU country reported the highest government deficit in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-government-deficit-in-q3-2024/) - Bulgaria reported the highest seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio in the European Union in the third quarter of 2024. - [Sleeping habits of Germans revealed in new study](https://europe-data.com/sleeping-habits-of-germans-revealed-in-new-study/) - Some two fifths (39%) of Germans use medication or supplements to help them sleep, a new study by Pronova BKK has revealed. - [Danish housing market saw 'significant' growth in 2024](https://europe-data.com/danish-housing-market-saw-significant-growth-in-2024/) - Denmark's housing market reported more than 85,000 transactions last year, which was 'significantly higher' than in 2022 and 2023. - [What is the busiest airport in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-busiest-airport-in-the-european-union/) - Schiphol airport in Amsterdam was the busiest airport in the European Union in 2024, recording some 484,000 flights over the course of the year. - [German business executives 'more confident' than the global average](https://europe-data.com/german-business-executives-more-confident-than-the-global-average/) - Business executives in Germany are more confident about their company's outlook for 2025 than the global average, new data from Capgemini has revealed. - [The United States accounts for a fifth of EU exports](https://europe-data.com/the-united-states-accounts-for-a-fifth-of-eu-exports/) - As Donald Trump takes on the US presidency for the second time, new data has revealed the extent to which the United States is a key trading partner for the EU. - [Production in EU construction sector rose 0.9% in November](https://europe-data.com/production-in-eu-construction-sector-rose-0-9-in-november/) - Production in the EU construction sector rose 0.9% in November 2024, compared to the same month a year earlier, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [What EU country reported the highest annual inflation rate in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-december-2024/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in December 2024, of 5.5%, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Tourism nights hit a new record in the European Union last year](https://europe-data.com/tourism-nights-hit-a-new-record-in-the-european-union-last-year/) - The number of nights spent a tourism accommodation establishments in the European Union rose to 2.99 billion last year, a new record high, Eurostat has said. - [Consumer prices rose by 3.3% in the Netherlands last year](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-rose-by-3-3-in-the-netherlands-last-year/) - Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.3% last year, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). - [Popularity of music streaming services continues to grow in Germany](https://europe-data.com/popularity-of-music-streaming-services-continues-to-grow-in-germany/) - Music streaming services are becoming increasingly popular in Germay, with some 236 billion streams listened to last year, new research has revealed. - [EU had a €14.3 billion trade surplus with the rest of the world in November 2024](https://europe-data.com/eu-had-a-e14-3-billion-trade-surplus-with-the-rest-of-the-world-in-november-2024/) - The European Union reported a €14.3 billion trade surplus with the rest of the world in November 2024, compared with a €17.2 billion surplus in November 2023. - [Birth rate in France continues to fall](https://europe-data.com/birth-rate-in-france-continues-to-fall/) - France's population stood at 68.6 million as of 1 January 2025, a modest increase of 0.25% on the previous year, new data from Insee has found. - [Inflation increase in Hungary is an 'unpleasant surprise'](https://europe-data.com/inflation-increase-in-hungary-is-an-unpleasant-surprise/) - Inflation in Hungary exceeded expectations in December, with fuel and food prices rising, in what was an 'unpleasant surprise' for consumers, ING has commented. - [What EU country saw the largest increase in industrial production in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-largest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-november-2024/) - Malta reported the largest annual increase in industrial production in the European Union in November 2024, seeing a 13.5% increase year-on-year. - [Traffic at Portuguese airports increased in November 2024](https://europe-data.com/traffic-at-portuguese-airports-increased-in-november-2024/) - Some 6.2 million passengers passed through national airports in Portugal in November 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, new data from INE has found. - [Slovenia increased investment in environmental protection in 2023](https://europe-data.com/slovenia-increased-investment-in-environmental-protection-in-2023/) - Slovenia reported a 22.1% increase in current expenditure in environmental protection measures in 2023, compared to the previous year, new data has found. - [Young people in EU 'generally trusting' of others, data shows](https://europe-data.com/young-people-in-eu-generally-trusting-of-others-data-shows/) - Young people in the European Union report higher levels of trust in others than those in older generations, new data has revealed. - [Household savings rate drops slightly in euro area](https://europe-data.com/household-savings-rate-drops-slightly-in-euro-area/) - The household savings rate in the euro area stood at 15.3% in the third quarter of 2024, down marginally from 15.6% in the previous quarter. - [Import and export values continued to rise in Slovakia](https://europe-data.com/import-and-export-values-continued-to-rise-in-slovakia/) - Both import and export values increased in Slovakia in November 2024, on a year-on-year basis, new data from the Slovak Statistical Office has found. - [Germany saw a significant rise in insolvencies last year](https://europe-data.com/germany-saw-a-significant-rise-in-insolvencies-last-year/) - Germany reported a 16.8% increase in insolvencies in 2024, compared to the previous year, preliminary data from the federal statistics office, Destatis, found. - [Insolvency numbers rose in Ireland last year by less than expected](https://europe-data.com/insolvency-numbers-rose-in-ireland-last-year-by-less-than-expected/) - There were a total of 852 insolvencies in Ireland last year, a 16% increase on 2023, PwC’s Q4 2024 Restructuring Update has revealed. - [What EU country reported the biggest increase in services production in October 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-biggest-increase-in-services-production-in-october-2024/) - Luxembourg reported the biggest seasonally adjusted services production increase in the EU in October 2024, with a 9.0% gain year-on-year. - [Germany's residential construction landscape 'remains tense', says ifo](https://europe-data.com/germanys-residential-construction-landscape-remains-tense-says-ifo/) - Germany's residential construction sector is facing a lack of orders, meaning the industry 'remains tense', new data from ifo has revealed. - [What European country reported the highest increase in retail trade volumes in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-reported-the-highest-increase-in-retail-trade-volumes-in-november-2024/) - Luxembourg reported the biggest increase in retail trade volumes in the European Union in November 2024, reporting a 15.3% increase for the month. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in house prices in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-house-prices-in-q3-2024/) - Bulgaria reported the biggest annual increase in house prices in the European Union in the third quarter of 2024, seeing a 16.5% increase year-on-year, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-november-2024/) - Ireland reported the biggest annual increase in industrial producer prices in the European Union in November 2024, with a 5.4% increase, Eurostat has shown. - [Housing construction in the Netherlands set to rebound in 2025, says ING](https://europe-data.com/housing-construction-in-the-netherlands-set-to-rebound-in-2025-says-ing/) - A combination of rising house prices and growing order books are an indication that housing construction in the Netherlands is set to pick up this year. - [Number of short-stay accommodations booked online rose 18% in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/number-of-short-stay-accommodations-booked-online-rose-18-in-q3-2024/) - The number of short-term accommodation rentals booked through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia or Tripadvisor rose by 18% in the third quarter. - [Spain's services sector bounced back in December](https://europe-data.com/spains-services-sector-bounced-back-in-december/) - Spain's services sector ended 2024 on a high, boosted by new business and market recovery after the flooding that hit many areas of the country earlier in the year. - [Real estate investment turnover soared in Germany last year](https://europe-data.com/real-estate-investment-turnover-soared-in-germany-last-year/) - Real estate investment turnover rose by 27% in Germany last year, to €35.2 billion, new data from BNP Paribas Real Estate has revealed. - [What euro area country had the highest inflation rate in December 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-had-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-december-2024/) - Croatia boasted the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in December 2024, at 4.5%, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Italian services sector saw marginal growth at end of 2024](https://europe-data.com/italian-services-sector-saw-marginal-growth-at-end-of-2024/) - The Italian services sector ended 2024 in growth, following a slight decline in November, according to the latest HCOB y Services PMI Business Activity Index. - [Retail turnover in the Netherlands rose by 2.2% in November 2024](https://europe-data.com/retail-turnover-in-the-netherlands-rose-by-2-2-in-november-2024/) - Retail turnover was 2.2% higher in the Netherlands in November 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, according to new data. - [Dublin motorists lose 158 hours per year in traffic jams](https://europe-data.com/dublin-motorists-lose-158-hours-per-year-in-traffic-jams/) - If you could put a price on how much valuable time you lose sitting in traffic, Dublin motorists would be €6,351 worse off, a new study has found. - [Strong start for Austria's winter tourism season](https://europe-data.com/strong-start-for-austrias-winter-tourism-season/) - Austria's 2024/25 winter tourism season got off to a strong start, Statistics Austria reported, with the number of nights spent 6.7% higher. - [Employment in French services sector falls for first time in four years](https://europe-data.com/employment-in-french-services-sector-falls-for-first-time-in-four-years/) - Employment in the French services sector has fallen for the first time in four years, however growth expectations for the sector over the coming year are up. - [Unemployment levels see moderate increase in Germany in November 2024](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-levels-see-moderate-increase-in-germany-in-november-2024/) - Germany reported a small increase in unemployment figures in November 2024, compared to the previous month, new data from Destatis found. - [Gap between richest Danes and general population 'growing rapidly', study finds](https://europe-data.com/gap-between-richest-danes-and-general-population-growing-rapidly-study-finds/) - The gap between the richest 1% in Denmark and the rest of the population is 'growing rapidly' according to a new study by Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd (AE). - [Household purchasing power grew in Italy in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/household-purchasing-power-grew-in-italy-in-q3-2024/) - Household purchasing power grew for the seventh consecutive quarter in Italy in Q3 2024, new data from Istat, the Italian statistics agency, has revealed. - [Situation in Germany's manufacturing sector 'pretty grim', says analyst](https://europe-data.com/situation-in-germanys-manufacturing-sector-pretty-grim-says-analyst/) - A leading analyst has described the current situation in Germany's manufacturing sector as "pretty grim", as the PMI closed the year at 42.5, a three-month low. - [French factory production falls at strongest rate since May 2020](https://europe-data.com/french-factory-production-falls-at-strongest-rate-since-may-2020/) - In December 2024, French factory production fell at its strongest pace since May 2020, due to a 'substantial' weakening of new order inflows. - [Dutch consumer confidence dipped in December](https://europe-data.com/dutch-consumer-confidence-dipped-in-december/) - Consumer confidence in the Netherlands dropped back to -26 in December 2024, compared to -25 the previous month, new data from Statistics Netherlands showed. - [Positive end to 2024 for Spain's manufacturing sector](https://europe-data.com/positive-end-to-2024-for-spains-manufacturing-sector/) - Spain showed "resilience" in an otherwise weak European manufacturing sector, an industry expert has noted, as the country's purchasing managers index improved in December. - [What EU country produced the most sparkling wine in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-produced-the-most-sparkling-wine-in-2023/) - Italy produced the most sparkling wine in the European Union in 2023, with a total output of around 638 million litres, new data from Eurostat has found. - ['Marked deterioration' in manufacturing business conditions in Austria](https://europe-data.com/marked-deterioration-in-manufacturing-business-conditions-in-austria/) - Austria's manufacturing sector has ended 2024 with a 'sharp and accelerated drop in output', a new study by UniCredit Bank Austria has found. - [Passenger numbers at Ireland's main airports increased 5% in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/passenger-numbers-at-irelands-main-airports-increased-5-in-q3-2024/) - Passenger numbers at Ireland's five main airports rose by 5% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period a year earlier. - [Fewer Danish students learning German, study finds](https://europe-data.com/fewer-danish-students-learning-german-study-finds/) - Fewer young people in Denmark are learning German, a situation that could have repercussions for small businesses, a new study by SMVdanmark has found. - [House prices rose 9.8% in Portugal in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-rose-9-8-in-portugal-in-q3-2024/) - House prices in Portugal rose by 9.8% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, new data from INE, the Portuguese statistics body, has found. - [Consumer confidence in Finland fell back in December](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-in-finland-fell-back-in-december/) - Consumer confidence stood at -8.6 in Finland in December, down from -7.4 in November and -6.8 in October, new data from Statistics Finland has revealed. - [December inflation in line with previous months in Belgium](https://europe-data.com/december-inflation-in-line-with-previous-months-in-belgium/) - Belgium's inflation rate declined slightly in December, to 3.16%, compared to 3.20% the previous month, according to the latest data from Statbel. - [Irish consumers still dealing with cost-of-living pressures](https://europe-data.com/irish-consumers-still-dealing-with-cost-of-living-pressures/) - Irish consumers are still having to navigate cost-of-living pressures, however they are slightly less negative about their own household finances. - [Christmas retail 'picks up speed' in Germany](https://europe-data.com/christmas-retail-picks-up-speed-in-germany/) - Christmas retail spend picked up speed in Germany in the week to Sunday 22 December, after what had been a relatively disappointing month to date, HDE said. - [Austria's cereal harvest declined in 2024](https://europe-data.com/austrias-cereal-harvest-declined-in-2024/) - The total cereal harvest in Austria this year totalled 4.86 million tonnes, a 6% decline on the previous year, new data from Statistics Austria has revealed. - [Primary energy consumption in the European Union fell by 3.9% last year](https://europe-data.com/primary-energy-consumption-in-the-european-union-fell-by-3-9-last-year/) - Primary energy consumption in the European Union fell by 3.9% last year, compared to 2022, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Business climate in France 'darkened further' in December](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-in-france-darkened-further-in-december/) - The business climate in France 'darkened further' in December, with deterioration seen in every business sector except for manufacturing, where it is stable. - [What EU country generated the most energy from renewables last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-generated-the-most-energy-from-renewables-last-year/) - Sweden ranked first in the European Union last year in terms of energy generated from renewable sources, with renewables accounting for 66.4%. - [Danish beer market continues to grow](https://europe-data.com/danish-beer-market-continues-to-grow/) - The selection of beers available to Danish consumers has never been greater, Bryggeriforeningen, the Danish Brewers Association, has said. - [What euro area country had the highest inflation rate in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-had-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-november-2024/) - Romania boasted the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in November 2024, with an inflation rate of 5.4%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Dutch population set to reach 19 million by 2037](https://europe-data.com/dutch-population-set-to-reach-19-million-by-2037/) - The population of the Netherlands is set to reach 19 million by 2037, while by 2040, a quarter of the population will be aged 65 years or older. - [ifo Business Climate Index falls further in Germany](https://europe-data.com/ifo-business-climate-index-falls-further-in-germany/) - The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 84.7 points in Germany in December, down from 85.6 points in November, putting the index at its lowest level since 2020. - [Portuguese Well-being Index now close to pre-pandemic levels](https://europe-data.com/portuguese-well-being-index-now-close-to-pre-pandemic-levels/) - The Portuguese Well-Being Index, which measures living conditions and quality of life, increased in 2023, statistics portal INE said. - [Internet usage in the European Union reaches 93%](https://europe-data.com/internet-usage-in-the-european-union-reaches-93/) - Some 93% of citizens (aged 16-74) living in the European Union have used the internet in the past three months, new data from Eurostat has shown. - [M&A, deal activity down 8.8% in Europe in year to date](https://europe-data.com/ma-deal-activity-down-8-8-in-europe-in-year-to-date/) - The number of mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture financing deals in Europe was down 8.8% in the period from January to November 2024. - [What EU country saw the highest increase in hourly wage costs in the third quarter of 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-highest-increase-in-hourly-wage-costs-in-the-third-quarter-of-2024/) - Romania reported the highest increase in hourly wage costs in the European Union in the third quarter of this year, with a 17.1% increase. - ['Mixed results' for cereals harvest in Sweden](https://europe-data.com/mixed-results-for-cereals-harvest-in-sweden/) - Total cereal production in Sweden is estimated to come in at 5.1 million tonnes, a 19.% increase on the previous year, although 6% lower than the five-year average, new data from Statistics Sweden (SCB) has found. - [Harju County accounted for close to two thirds of Estonia's GDP last year](https://europe-data.com/harju-county-accounted-for-close-to-two-thirds-of-estonias-gdp-last-year/) - Harju County, home to the capital, Tallinn, accounted for €24 billion of Estonia's total GDP of €38 billion last year, new data has revealed. - [What EU country had the highest job vacancy rate in the EU in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-job-vacancy-rate-in-the-eu-in-q3-2024/) - The Netherlands boasted the highest job vacancy rate of any EU country in the third quarter of the year, with a rate of 4.3%, new data from Eurostatrevealed. - [Austrians took slightly more holidays in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/austrians-took-slightly-more-holidays-in-q3-2024/) - Austrian citizens took a total of 9.45 million holiday trips in the third quarter of this year, a 0.8% increase on the corresponding period last year. - [One in eight German firms expect business to improve in 2025](https://europe-data.com/one-in-eight-german-firms-expect-business-to-improve-in-2025/) - Just one in eight (12.6%) German companies expect business to be better next year, according to a new study by the ifo Institute. - [Euro zone manufacturing output hits 12-month low](https://europe-data.com/euro-zone-manufacturing-output-hits-12-month-low/) - Euro zone manufacturing output has hit a 12-month low, the latest edition of the HCOB Flash Eurozone PMI index, compiled by S&P Global, has found. - [What EU country reported the highest employment rate in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-employment-rate-in-q3-2024/) - Malta boasted the highest employment rate among people aged 20 to 64 in the third quarter of 2024, with a rate of 83.7%, well above the EU average of 75.9%. - [Hourly wages in France rose by 2.8% in Q3 2023](https://europe-data.com/hourly-wages-in-france-rose-by-2-8-in-q3-2023/) - Hourly wages in France rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, compared to the corresponding period last year, new data from Insee has found. - [What EU country boasts the highest share of hybrid and electric passenger car registrations?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-highest-share-of-hybrid-and-electric-passenger-car-registrations/) - Finland reported the highest share of hybrid and electric car registrations in the European Union last year, with 77% of all new registrations falling under one of these categories. - [Second-hand gifts gaining popularity in Germany](https://europe-data.com/second-hand-gifts-gaining-popularity-in-germany/) - Second-hand gifts are rising in popularity in Germany, with 54% saying they have already given a second-hand gift this year, up from 51% in 2023. - [High food prices driving Hungarian inflation up](https://europe-data.com/high-food-prices-driving-hungarian-inflation-up/) - Food prices were 4.9% higher in Hungary in November 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, helping to increase overall consumer prices by 3.7%. - [One in ten Dutch LGBTQIA people were victims of violence in 2023](https://europe-data.com/one-in-ten-dutch-lgbtqia-people-were-victims-of-violence-in-2023/) - One in ten (10%) LGBTQIA people in the Netherlands were victims of violence in 2023, compared to 6% of the general population, according to new data from CBS). - [What EU country spent the highest amount on research and development in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-spent-the-highest-amount-on-research-and-development-in-2023/) - Sweden is the country with the highest research and development intensity – spend on R&D as a percentage of GDP – in Europe, with 3.57% - [What EU country welcomed the most seaborne passengers in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-welcomed-the-most-seaborne-passengers-in-2023/) - Italian ports recorded the highest number of seaborne passengers in the European Union last year, with 85.4 million passengers touching down. - [Fewer people getting married in Sweden, data shows](https://europe-data.com/fewer-people-getting-married-in-sweden-data-shows/) - In the period from January to October 2024, some 39,340 marriages were registered in Sweden, a 16% decrease on the pre-pandemic average, new data has found. - [Danish consumers 'more accepting' of retail theft](https://europe-data.com/danish-consumers-more-accepting-of-retail-theft/) - A 'shift in legal morality' has led to wider acceptance of shoplifting in Denmark, a new study has found, with one in ten believing shoplifting can be justified - [Rail operators in Italy, Czechia and Switzerland named as Europe's best](https://europe-data.com/rail-operators-in-italy-czechia-and-switzerland-named-as-europes-best/) - Italian operator Trenitalia, Swiss operator SBB and Czechia's RegioJet have emerged at the top of a new ranking of the best and worst rail operators in Europe. - [What EU country boasts the highest percentage that continue working after receiving old-age pension?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-highest-percentage-that-continue-working-after-receiving-old-age-pension/) - Estonia boasts the highest percentage of individuals that continue working after receiving their old-age pension, with 54.9% remaining in the workforce. - [Inflation in Germany continued upward trend in November](https://europe-data.com/inflation-in-germany-continued-upward-trend-in-november/) - The annual inflation rate in Germany rose marginally in November 2024, to 2.2%, compared to 2.0% in October, new data from Destatis has found. - [What are Europe's top 10 most Instagrammable Christmas markets?](https://europe-data.com/what-are-europes-top-10-most-instagrammable-christmas-markets/) - A new study has named Manchester as having the most 'Instagram-worthy' Christmas market in Europe, ahead of festive markets in Edinburgh and Strasbourg. - [Two-fifths of self-employed people in Germany expect prospects to worsen](https://europe-data.com/two-fifths-of-self-employed-in-germnay-expects-prospects-to-worsen/) - Two fifths (40.1%) of self-employed people in Germany expect their business prospets to worsen over the coming year, new data from the ifo Institute has found. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in air passengers last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-air-passengers-last-year/) - While every European country reported an increase in air passengers last year, Malta recorded the highest percentage increase, with passenger numbers up 33.3%. - [Representative groups respond to signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal](https://europe-data.com/representative-groups-respond-to-signing-of-eu-mercosur-trade-deal/) - The European Union and South America's Mercosur countries, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, have agreed a historic bilateral trade deal. - [Irish among Europe's top cinema attendees](https://europe-data.com/irish-among-europes-top-cinema-attendees/) - More than four in five (81%) Irish adults have been to the cinema at least once in the past year, making it one of the leading countries for cinemagoing. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial producer prices in October 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-october-2024/) - Czechia reported the biggest annual increase in industrial producer prices in October 2024, reporting a 0.8% increase, according to new data from Eurostat. - [Services industry accounted for 77% of Dutch economic output in 2023](https://europe-data.com/services-industry-accounted-for-77-of-dutch-economic-output-in-2023/) - The services sector accounted for 77% of Dutch economic output in 2023, and accounted for 81% of total hours worked by employees, according to new data. - [Austria's tourism industry hit a new record in summer 2024](https://europe-data.com/austrias-tourism-industry-hit-a-new-record-in-summer-2024/) - Austria's tourism industry recorded an all-time record high of 81.59 million stays during the summer of 2024, a 0.8% increase on the previous year. - [Waste collection up in Slovenia, but recycling rate falls](https://europe-data.com/waste-collection-up-in-slovenia-but-recycling-rate-falls/) - Some 3.46 million tonnes of waste was collected in Slovenia in the third quarter of 2024, a 6% increase on the previous year, according to data. - [Percentage of Europeans trusting the EU at highest level since 2007](https://europe-data.com/percentage-of-europeans-trusting-the-eu-at-highest-level-since-2007/) - More than half (51%) of European citizens trust the European Union, the highest level of trust recorded since 2007, new data from Eurobarometer has found. - [Germany produced 13.6 kilos of chocolate per capita in 2023](https://europe-data.com/germany-produced-13-6-kilos-of-chocolate-per-capital-in-2023/) - Germany produced close to 1.14 million tonnes of chocolate products, equating to 13.6 kilograms per capita, last year, new data from Destatis has found. - [Economic picture 'slightly more negative' in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/economic-picture-slightly-more-negative-in-the-netherlands/) - The economic picture in the Netherlands was slightly more negative in November, compared to October, according to the latest CBS Business Cycle Clock. - [Consumer confidence decreased in Italy in November 2024](https://europe-data.com/consumer-confidence-decreased-in-italy-in-november-2024/) - Consumer confidence in Italy fell slightly in November, with the confidence index falling from 97.4 to 96.6, according to t new data from Istat. - [Labour market in Hungary 'remains tight', says ING](https://europe-data.com/labour-market-in-hungary-remains-tight-says-ing/) - The labour market in Hungary remains tight as the year draws to a close, analysts from ING have said, with only marginal changes reported across key metrics. - [France's GDP sees growth in Q3, boosted by Olympics](https://europe-data.com/frances-gdp-sees-growth-in-q3-boosted-by-olympics/) - France's GDP increased by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2024, boosted by economic activity linked to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. - [What European country does the most online shopping?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-does-the-most-online-shopping/) - The Netherlands boasts the highest percentage of people that have purchased goods or services over the internet in the European Union, at 84.2%. - [Wages on the rise in Estonia in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/wages-on-the-rise-in-estonia-in-third-quarter/) - The average monthly gross wage in Estonia stood at €1,959 in the third quarter of 2024, an 8.1% increase on the same period last year, new data has found. - [What euro area country reported the highest inflation rate in November 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-reported-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-november-2024/) - Belgium reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in November, with a rate of 5.0%, according to flash estimates from Eurostat. - [Use of AI among German businesses rises 8% in a year](https://europe-data.com/use-of-ai-among-german-businesses-rises-8-in-a-year/) - One in five (20%) of German businesses currently use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, an 8 percentage point increase on last year, new data shows. - [Austria's population to continue to grow until 2080](https://europe-data.com/austrias-population-to-continue-to-grow-until-2080/) - New projections from Statistics Austria indicate that the country's population is set to continue to grow until 2080, with a 5.5% increase between now and 2040. - [Household spending rose marginally in the EU last year](https://europe-data.com/household-spending-rose-marginally-in-the-eu-last-year/) - Household consumption expenditure rose by 0.5% in the European Union last year, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Household confidence declines in France in November](https://europe-data.com/household-confidence-declines-in-france-in-november/) - Household confidence in France dropped by three points in November, as optimism about the financial situation waned, new data from Insee has found. - [House prices rise by double digits in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/house-prices-rise-by-double-digits-in-the-netherlands/) - House prices in the Netherlands experienced an increase in October 2024, with the cost of owner-occupied dwellings rising by 11.5% compared to last year. - [Social protection expenditure rises in Latvia](https://europe-data.com/social-protection-expenditure-rises-in-latvia/) - Spend on social protection rose by 4% in Latvia last year, to €7.08 billion, new data from the country's official statistics portal has found. - [One fifth of Estonia's population lives at risk of poverty](https://europe-data.com/one-fifth-of-estonias-population-lives-at-risk-of-poverty/) - One fifth (20.2%) of Estonia's population lives at risk of poverty, while 2.7% live in absolute poverty, new data from Statistics Estonia has found. - [Labour market in Sweden remains 'subdued' in October](https://europe-data.com/labour-market-in-sweden-remains-subdued-in-october/) - The labour market in Sweden was 'subdued' in October 2024, new data from Statistics Sweden has shown, with the number of employed standing at 5.19 million. - [Finnish airports see passenger numbers up by double digits](https://europe-data.com/finnish-airports-see-passenger-numbers-up-by-double-digits/) - Finnish airports handled a total of 1.7 million passengers in October 2024, a 11% increase on last year, new data from Statistics Finland has shown. - [One in five economists expect 'very negative' effects for Germany from Trump's re-election](https://europe-data.com/one-in-five-economists-expect-very-negative-effects-for-germany-from-trumps-re-election/) - The re-election of Donald Trumpis likely to lead to 'very negative' growth effects in Germany, according to one fifth of economists surveyed by ifo Institute. - [Finnish workers earn €4,000 per month on average](https://europe-data.com/finnish-workers-earn-e4000-per-month-on-average/) - The average earnings for a full-time employee in Finland stood at €4,007 last year, according to new data from Statistics Finland. - [Lithuania named top-ranked tourism destination in Europe by Lonely Planet](https://europe-data.com/lithuania-named-top-ranked-tourism-destination-in-europe-by-lonely-planet/) - #post_excerptLithuania has been named the top-ranked tourism destination in Europe for 2025, by travel guide publishers Lonely Plane - [What EU country handled the most maritime freight in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-handled-the-most-maritime-freight-in-2023/) - #post_excerptThe Netherlands handled the most maritime freight of all European Union countries last year, with 545 million tonnes of freight handled by its ports. - [Retail sales rose in Poland in October 2024](https://europe-data.com/retail-sales-rose-in-poland-in-october-2024/) - Retail sales at constant prices rose by 1.3% in Poland in October 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, new data from Statistics Poland has shown. - [Dutch students most likely to have a job while studying](https://europe-data.com/dutch-students-most-likely-to-have-a-job-while-studying/) - Just under three quarters (74.5%) of students in the Netherlands have a job during formal education, the highest percentage in the EU, according to Eurostat. - [German economy is 'floundering', says ifo Institute](https://europe-data.com/german-economy-is-floundering-says-ifo-institute/) - Germany's ifo Institute has said that the country's economy is currently 'floundering', as the business sentiment index fell further in November. - [Use of AI by Swedish businesses more than doubles in a year](https://europe-data.com/use-of-ai-by-swedish-businesses-more-than-doubles-in-a-year/) - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions by Swedish businesses has more than doubled, rising to 25.2% this year, from 10.4% last year. - [Attert the wealthiest municipality in Belgium, data shows](https://europe-data.com/attert-the-wealthiest-municipality-in-belgium-data-shows/) - The municipality of Attert, located in the south of Belgium, is the country's wealthiest, with a median equivalised disposable income of €42,211 in 2022. - [Sharp rise in number of insolvencies in Germany](https://europe-data.com/sharp-rise-in-number-of-insolvencies-in-germany/) - Germany reported a 22.9% rise in the number of regular insolvencies filed in October 2024, compared to the same month the previous year. - [Business climate in France has deteriorated, says Insee](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-in-france-has-deteriorated-says-insee/) - The business climate in France deteriorated in November 2024, according to statistics body Insee, with the composite indicator dropping one point to 96. - [What EU country boasted the highest annual inflation rate in October 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasted-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-october-2024/) - Romania boasted the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in October 2024, with a rate of 5.0%, new data from Eurostat has shown. - [What is the most popular country for EU graduates studying abroad?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-most-popular-country-for-eu-graduates-studying-abroad/) - Spain is the most popular destination for EU graduates studying abroad (for at least three months of their degree), accounting for 11.1% of all graduate stays. - [Inflation on the rise in Slovakia](https://europe-data.com/inflation-on-the-rise-in-slovakia/) - Annual inflation hit its third highest rate of the year in Slovakia in October, rising to 3.1%, data from the Slovak statistics office has shown. - [Portugal's population increases for fifth year in a row](https://europe-data.com/portugals-population-increases-for-fifth-year-in-a-row/) - The population of Portugal has risen for the fifth year in a row, new data from INE, the national statistics body, has found. - [Lower-income households in France are more exposed to 'heat islands'](https://europe-data.com/lower-income-households-in-france-are-more-exposed-to-heat-islands/) - Lower-income households in France are disproportionately more affected by 'heat island' effects, according to a new study by Insee. - [Construction costs in Austria on the rise](https://europe-data.com/construction-costs-in-austria-on-the-rise/) - New data from Statistics Austria has shown that the cost of residential and housing construction in October 2024 was 4.1% higher than in October 2023. - [Belgians took fewer domestic trips in the second quarter of 2024](https://europe-data.com/belgians-took-fewer-domestic-trips-in-the-second-quarter-of-2024/) - In the second quarter of 2024, the number of domestic trips taken by Belgians decreased by 8.9% compared to the same period in 2023, according to Statbel. - [What EU country saw the biggest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in Q2 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-decrease-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-q2-2024/) - The Netherlands reported the biggest year-on-year decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union in the second quarter of 2024, with a 9.1% decline. - [Close to two thirds of the Latvian population were employed in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/close-to-two-thirds-of-latvian-population-were-employed-in-q3-2024/) - Close to two thirds (64.2%) of the population of Latvia were employed as of the third quarter of this year, new data from Stat.gov.lv has found. - [What EU country reported the highest annual increase in GDP in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-highest-annual-increase-in-gdp-in-q3-2024/) - Cyprus reported the highest annual increase in GDP in the European Union in the third quarter of 2024, with growth of 3.8% compared to the same period in 2023. - [Expectations for Christmas season in Finland 'slightly better than last year'](https://europe-data.com/expectations-for-christmas-season-in-finland-slightly-better-than-last-year/) - Business and consumer expectations for the forthcoming Christmas period in Finland are slightly better this year, compared to last, according to Kaupan liitto. - [Unemployment rate 'stable' in France in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-rate-stable-in-france-in-third-quarter/) - The unemployment rate in France was largely stable in the third quarter of 2024, at 7.4%, compared to 7.3% in Q2 2024, new data from Insee has found. - [What European country saw the largest increase in agricultural output in 2023?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-saw-the-largest-increase-in-agricultural-output-in-2023/) - Hungary reported the largest increase in agricultural output in the European Union in 2023, reporting a 26% increase, according to Eurostat data. - [New car registrations in Austria up 5.6% year-on-year](https://europe-data.com/new-car-registrations-in-austria-up-5-6-year-on-year/) - The total number of new car registrations in Austria stood at 213,004 in the period from January to October 2024, new data from Statistics Austria has found. - [More young people are leaving school in the Netherlands without any qualification](https://europe-data.com/more-young-people-are-leaving-school-in-the-netherlands-without-any-qualification/) - Some 20% of young people in the Netherlands have no basic qualification from secondary education, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has found. - [What European country uses the most plastic bags per capita?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-uses-the-most-plastic-bags-per-capita/) - Lithuania uses the most lightweight plastic carrier bags per person in the European Union, at 249.3 per year on average in 2022, according to Eurostat. - [What country boasts the highest annual full-time salary in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-boasts-the-highest-annual-full-time-salary-in-the-european-union/) - Luxembourg boasts the highest annual full-time average salary in the European Union, with an average of €81,064 as of 2023, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Italy's GDP level remains unchanged, economic activity slows](https://europe-data.com/italys-gdp-level-remains-unchanged-economic-activity-slows/) - Italy's GDP level remained unchanged in September/October compared to the previous three months, according to the latest Note on the Italian Economy. - [Services production rises by 2.2% in the EU in August](https://europe-data.com/services-production-rises-by-2-2-in-the-eu-in-august/) - Seasonally adjusted services production rose by 2.2% in the European Union in August 2024, compared to the same period last year, new data has shown. - [Spain's population grew by just under 1% in third quarter](https://europe-data.com/spains-population-grew-by-just-under-1-in-third-quarter/) - The population of Spain grew by 0.88% in the third quarter of 2024, to stand at 48,946,035 inhabitants as of 1 October, according to new data from INE. - [Number of job vacancies declined in Austria in Q3 2024](https://europe-data.com/number-of-job-vacancies-declines-in-austria-in-q3/) - The number of job vacancies in Austria fell by 3.9% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to Q2, new data from Statistics Austria has shown. - [German exports fall in September, while imports rise](https://europe-data.com/german-exports-fall-in-september-while-imports-rise/) - Exports from Germany fell by 1.7% in September on a month-on-month basis, according to new data from Destatis, the German federal statistics office. - [Dutch business owners expect to hire more staff next year](https://europe-data.com/dutch-business-owners-expect-to-hire-more-staff-next-year/) - Business owners in the Netherlands expect to hire more staff and invest more in their businesses in 2025, a new study has found. - [Manufacturing output fell in France in September 2024](https://europe-data.com/manufacturing-output-fell-in-france-in-september-2024/) - Manufacturing industry output in France fell by 0.8% in September 2024, following a 1.4% increase in August, new data from Insee has shown. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in September 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-september-2024/) - Luxembourg reported a 13.1% increase in retail sales volumes in September 2024, compared to the same month the previous year. - [What city boasts the highest monthly rent in Spain?](https://europe-data.com/what-city-boasts-the-highest-monthly-rent-in-spain/) - Pozuelo de Alarcón, located to the west of the capital, Madrid, is the city with the highest monthly rent in Spain, with an average monthly rent of €1,088.4. - [What EU country saw the largest annual decrease in industrial producer prices in September 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-largest-annual-decrease-in-industrial-producer-prices-in-september-2024/) - Slovakia reported a 18.5% decrease in industrial producer prices in September 2024, the biggest decline in the European Union, new data from Eurostat has found. - [Portugal sees increase in tourist stays in third quarter of 2024](https://europe-data.com/portugal-sees-increase-in-tourist-stays-in-third-quarter-of-2024/) - Portugal reported a 3.0% increase in overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the third quarter of 2024, data from INE, the country's statistics body, found. - [Energy consumption in Austria declined by 4% in 2023](https://europe-data.com/energy-consumption-in-austria-declined-by-4-in-2023/) - Energy consumption in Austria decreased by 4% year-on-year in 2023, to 1,034 petajoules (PJ), new data from Statistics Austria has revealed. - [Retail turnover up 2.6% in the Netherlands in September 2024](https://europe-data.com/retail-turnover-up-2-6-in-the-netherlands-in-september-2024/) - Turnover in the Dutch retail sector rose by 2.6% in September 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) found. - [What euro area country had the highest annual inflation rate in October 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-euro-area-country-had-the-highest-annual-inflation-rate-in-october-2024/) - Belgium boasted the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in October 2024, according to the latest estimates from Eurostat, with a rate of 4.7%. - [What European country saw the biggest year-on-year increase in GDP in Q3 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-saw-the-biggest-year-on-year-increase-in-gdp-in-the-third-quarter-of-2023/) - Spain reported a 3.4% increase in GDP, year-on-year, in the third quarter, the biggest increase in the EU among the member states for which data is available. - [Rail passenger numbers in European Union rose by 11.2% last year](https://europe-data.com/rail-passenger-numbers-in-european-union-rose-by-11-2-last-year/) - Rail passenger numbers rose by 11.2% in the European Union in 2023, compared to the previous year, with some 429 billion pkm registered via rail last year. - [Three quarters of Germans say they are 'more productive' through using AI tools](https://europe-data.com/three-quarters-of-germans-say-they-are-more-productive-through-using-ai-tools/) - Three quarters of German consumers state that they are 'more productive' as a result of using AI in their workplaces, saving an average of 64 minutes per day. - [Two thirds of Spaniards will purchase products during 'Black Friday' sales](https://europe-data.com/two-thirds-of-spaniards-will-purchase-products-during-black-friday-sales/) - Two thirds (66%) of Spanish consumers plan to purchase items during this year's 'Black Friday' sales, a new study b AECOC Shopperview has found. - [What EU country boasts the highest plastic packaging recycling rate?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-boasts-the-highest-plastic-packaging-recycling-rate/) - Slovakia boasts the highest recycling rate for plastic packaging in the European Union, with 60% of plastic packaging recycled in 2022, new data has shown. - [Small businesses generated €11.9 trillion in turnover in the EU in 2022](https://europe-data.com/small-businesses-generated-e11-9-trillion-in-turnover-in-the-eu-in-2022/) - Small and micro businesses generated €11.9 trillion in turnover in the EU in 2022, representing close to a third (31%) of the total turnover of €38.3 billion. - [E-commerce turnover in Sweden grew 28% in September 2024](https://europe-data.com/e-commerce-turnover-in-sweden-grew-28-in-september-2024/) - E-commerce turnover in Sweden surged to SEK 13 billion (€1.13 billion) in September 2024, a 28% rise on the same month the previous year. - [What country has the highest employment rate in the European Union?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-has-the-highest-employment-rate-in-the-european-union/) - The Netherlands has the highest employment rate in the European Union, with a rate of 82.4% employment as of 2023, according to Eurostat data. - [German firms planning to introduce higher prices](https://europe-data.com/german-firms-planning-to-introduce-higher-prices/) - Business-related service providers and retailers in Germany are planning to increase prices, new data from the ifo Institut has found. - [Finland's trade sector requires policy intervention to achieve carbon reduction goals](https://europe-data.com/finlands-trade-sector-requires-policy-intervention-to-achieve-carbon-reduction-goals/) - While companies in the Finnish trade sector have made positive strides in reducing their energy consumption, policy intervention is needed. - [Business climate indicator decreases in France's retail sector](https://europe-data.com/business-climate-decreases-in-frances-retail-sector/) - The business climate in France's retail and motor vehicle repair trade decreased in October 2024, new data from the country's statistics body, Insee, has found. - [What EU country had the highest number of tourist beds available last year?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-number-of-tourist-beds-available-last-year/) - Italy had the highest number of tourist beds available in the European Union in 2023, with some 5.2 million beds, or 17.8% of the EU total. - [German retailers expecting Halloween sales of €540 million this year](https://europe-data.com/german-retailers-expecting-halloween-sales-of-e540-million-this-year/) - Retailers in Germany expect Halloween sales to come in at around €540 million this year, with a number of consumers increasing their spend. - [Slowdown in retail sales in Poland likely to lead to weakening GDP, says ING](https://europe-data.com/slowdown-in-retail-sales-in-poland-likely-to-lead-to-weakening-gdp-says-ing/) - A 3.0% decline in retail sales in Poland in September hints at a weakening economic outlook, ING has noted, as the bank revised its third quarter GDP growth forecast downwards. - [EBRD announces support for green energy transition in Croatia](https://europe-data.com/ebrd-announces-support-for-green-energy-transition-in-croatia/) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a loan of up to €31.6 million to Croatia's, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda d.d. (HEP). - [Dutch consumer confidence showed a slight decline in October](https://europe-data.com/dutch-consumer-confidence-showed-a-slight-decline-in-october/) - Consumer confidence in the Netherlands saw a slight decline in October 2024, to -22, down from -21 in September, new data from Statistics Netherlands found. - [One quarter of Swedes use generative AI tools regularly](https://europe-data.com/one-quarter-of-swedes-use-generative-ai-tools-regularly/) - One quarter (25%) of Swedish individuals aged 16 or over have used generative AI tools in the past three months, new data from Statistics Sweden has found. - [French households 'only starting to see the benefits' of lower inflation](https://europe-data.com/french-households-only-starting-to-see-the-benefits-of-lower-inflation/) - French households are 'only just beginning to see the benefits' of lower inflation, with household consumption 'disappointing' since the start of the year. - [What EU country saw the highest number of asylum applications in July 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-highest-number-of-asylum-applications-in-july-2024/) - Germany reported the highest number of first-time asylum applications in the European Union in July 2024, with 18,505 applications reported, new data has shown. - [Belgium's agriculture industry stable, despite decline in cereal value](https://europe-data.com/belgiums-agriculture-industry-stable-despite-decline-in-cereal-value/) - Belgium's agriculture industry reported a 0.6% increase in production value last year, compared to 2022, new data from Statbel has found. - [French consumers concerned about national affairs, economy](https://europe-data.com/french-consumers-concerned-about-national-affairs-economy/) - French consumers are more concerned than their European neighbours about politics, as well as the broader macroeconomic situation, a new study by BCG has found. - [Unemployment rate increasing slightly in the Netherlands](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-rate-increasing-slightly-in-the-netherlands/) - The unemployment rate has risen at a rate of around 2,000 per month in the Netherlands over the past three months, new data from Statistics Netherlands found. - [What EU country reported the largest increase in production in construction in August 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-reported-the-largest-increase-in-production-in-construction-in-august-2024/) - Croatia reported the largest seasonally adjusted annual increase in production in construction in the European Union in August 2024. - [Swedish consumers eating slightly fewer hot dogs each year, study finds](https://europe-data.com/swedish-consumers-eating-slightly-fewer-hot-dogs-each-year-study-finds/) - Swedish consumers much through an average of 47 hot dogs each year, a slight decrease on the 49 recorded in both 2023 and 2022, a study has found. - [Use of streaming services in Germany stagnating, most watch traditional television](https://europe-data.com/use-of-streaming-services-in-germany-stagnating-most-watch-traditional-television/) - Four fifths (81%) of Germans continue to watch traditional television programmes regularly – i.e. more than half their viewing time. - [What will be Europe's most densely-populated city by the end of this century?](https://europe-data.com/what-will-be-europes-most-densely-populated-city-by-the-end-of-this-century/) - Dublin is set to be the most densely-populated city in Europe by the end of this century, a new study has claimed, with some 65,398 people per square kilometre. - [What European country had the highest inflation rate in September 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-had-the-highest-inflation-rate-in-september-2024/) - Romania reported the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in September 2024, with a rate of 4.8%, new data from Eurostat has found. - [What European country recycles the most waste?](https://europe-data.com/what-european-country-recycles-the-most-waste/) - Germany leads the way in terms of recycling in the European Union, recycling some 163.6 million tonnes of waste in 2022, data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Europe's labour market needs to 'brace for change', says ING](https://europe-data.com/europes-labour-market-needs-to-brace-for-change-says-ing/) - While Europe's economy has been finding the going tough since 2022, the labour market continues to be 'something of a conundrum', a new report has suggested. - [Which European country has the most free-spending tourists?](https://europe-data.com/which-european-country-has-the-most-free-spending-tourists/) - Tourists from Luxembourg spend more than those from any other EU country, spending €183 per night on tourism trips, new data from Eurostat has revealed. - [Retail turnover, tourism numbers rise in Romania in August](https://europe-data.com/retail-turnover-tourism-numbers-rise-in-romania-in-august/) - Retail turnover volume in Romania rose by 8.1% in August 2024, compared to the same month the previous year, and by 2.1% on the previous month. - [European Union increased imports of solar panels in 2023](https://europe-data.com/european-union-increased-imports-of-solar-panels-in-2023/) - The European Union imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels from extra-EU countries in 2023, new Eurostat data has shown. - [Inflation rate in Slovakia slowed slightly in September](https://europe-data.com/inflation-rate-in-slovakia-slowed-slightly-in-september/) - The annual inflation rate in Slovakia stood at 2.6% in September, new data from the country's statistics office has found. - [Consumer prices in Italy rose by 0.7% in September 2024](https://europe-data.com/consumer-prices-in-italy-rose-by-0-7-in-september-2024/) - Consumer prices in Italy were 0.7% higher on an annual basis in September 2024, data from Istat has found, down on the 1.1% annual increase recorded in August. - [Seven in ten German business expect greater productivity due to AI](https://europe-data.com/seven-in-ten-german-business-expect-greater-productivity-due-to-ai/) - Some 70% of German companies expect their productivity to improve due to artificial intelligence, a new report by the ifo Institut has found. - [What EU country saw the largest increase in industrial production in August 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-saw-the-largest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-august-2024/) - Ireland saw the largest annual increase in industrial production of any EU member state in August 2024, reporting a 15.8% increase, new data has shown. - [Unemployment numbers show annual increase in Lithuania](https://europe-data.com/unemployment-numbers-show-annual-increase-in-lithuania/) - The number of unemployed individuals in Lithuania stood at 157,600 as of the start of October 2024, the country's national statistics office has noted. - [Nine in ten Spanish consumers opt for local and seasonal food products](https://europe-data.com/nine-in-ten-spanish-consumers-opt-for-local-and-seasonal-food-products/) - Nine in ten Spanish shoppers recognise the importance of local and seasonal products to enable them to maintain a healthy, varied diet, a Dia study has found. - [Poland reports foreign trade surplus in year to date](https://europe-data.com/poland-reports-foreign-trade-surplus-in-year-to-date/) - Poland has reported a foreign trade surplus of PLN 10.7 billion in the period from January to August 2024, new data from Statistics Poland has found. - [Imports and exports down in Cyprus in August 2024](https://europe-data.com/imports-and-exports-down-in-cyprus-in-august-2024/) - The total value of imports into Cyprus in August 2024 stood at €948.6 million, compared to €1.24 billion in the same month the previous year. - [Air travel from Germany to Israel drops by more than half](https://europe-data.com/air-travel-from-germany-to-israel-drops-by-more-than-half/) - The number of air passengers travelling from Germany to Israel has fallen by 54.0% in the period since conflict broke out in the region, new data has shown. - [Close to a fifth of the Dutch population identifies as LGBTQIA](https://europe-data.com/close-to-a-fifth-of-the-dutch-population-identifies-as-lgbtqia/) - Some 18% of the population of the Netherlands identifies as LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bi-plus, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual), mew data has found. - [Some 4.2 million Ukrainian citizens under temporary protection in the EU](https://europe-data.com/some-4-2-million-ukrainian-citizens-under-temporary-protection-in-the-eu/) - Some 4.2 million Ukrainian citizens, who fled the country as a result of Russia's war of aggression, are living under temporary protection status in the EU. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in house prices in the second quarter of 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-house-prices-in-the-second-quarter-of-2024/) - Poland reported the biggest annual increase in house prices in the European Union in the second quarter of 2024, with prices rising 17.7% year-on-year. - [What is the happiest country in Europe?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-the-happiest-country-in-europe/) - Finland has the highest life satisfaction score of all countries in the European Union, achieving a score of 7.8. - [Transport activities accounted for a third of the EU's total energy consumption in 2022](https://europe-data.com/transport-activities-accounted-for-a-third-of-the-eus-total-energy-consumption-in-2022/) - Transport activities accounted for just under a third (31%) of the total energy consumption in the EU in 2022, ahead of households (27%) and industry (25%). - [Inflation rate in Romania dropped to 4.6% in September 2024](https://europe-data.com/inflation-rate-in-romania-dropped-to-4-6-in-september-2024/) - The annual inflation rate in Romania dropped to 4.6% in September 2024, down from 5.1% in August, new data from the national institute of statistics has found. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in bookings through online platforms this summer?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-bookings-through-online-platforms-this-summer/) - Malta recorded the biggest increase in tourism nights booked through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia or TripAdvisor in the EU in June 2024. - [Industrial turnover fell in Portugal in August](https://europe-data.com/industrial-turnover-fell-in-portugal-in-august/) - The industrial turnover index in Portugal recorded a year-on-year decline of 1.0% in August 2024, compared to the previous year, new data from INE found. - [Household consumption rose in the Netherlands in August](https://europe-data.com/household-consumption-rose-in-the-netherlands-in-august/) - Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 0.7% in August 2024, compared to the same period last year, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) found. - [More than four fifths of EU businesses say the Schengen area is 'good for business'](https://europe-data.com/more-than-four-fifths-of-eu-businesses-say-the-schengen-area-is-good-for-business/) - Some 83% of businesses in the EU27 believe that the Schengen area is 'good for business in their country'. - [Domestic energy production rose 7% in Slovenia last year](https://europe-data.com/domestic-energy-production-rose-7-in-slovenia-last-year/) - Domestic energy production in Slovenia rose by 7% in 2023, to 141,000 terajoules (TJ), new data from the Slovenian Statistics Office (stat.si) has found. - [Greenhouse gas emissions in Sweden increased in 2022](https://europe-data.com/greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-sweden-increased-in-2022/) - Greenhouse gas emissions from Swedish consumption rose by 3% in 2022, compared to the previous year, new data from Statistics Sweden (SCB) has found. - [Poland saw a 3.4% increase in tourist occupancy in the first half of 2024](https://europe-data.com/poland-saw-a-3-4-increase-in-tourist-occupancy-in-the-first-half-of-2024/) - Some 16.9 million people stayed in tourist accommodation in Poland in the first half of 2024, a 3.4% increase on the same period last year. - [Uncertainty over formation of next Austrian government 'comes at a bad time'](https://europe-data.com/uncertainty-over-formation-of-next-austrian-government-comes-at-a-bad-time/) - This past weekend's Austrian parliamentary elections is likely to lead to difficult discussions over the formation of a new government, ING has said. - [What EU country had the highest unemployment rate in August 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-had-the-highest-unemployment-rate-in-august-2024/) - Spain continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the European Union, reporting a 11.3% rate in August 2024, according to Eurostat data. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in August 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-retail-sales-in-august-2024/) - Luxembourg saw the biggest annual increase in retail sales volumes in the European Union in August 2024, with retail sales rising by 17.3%. - [Economic picture in the Netherlands remains negative in September](https://europe-data.com/economic-picture-in-the-netherlands-remains-negative-in-september/) - The economic situation in the Netherlands showed little sign of improvement in September, compared to the previous month, according to Statistics Netherlands. - [Food retail prices 'stable' in Greece in first nine months of 2024](https://europe-data.com/food-retail-prices-stable-in-greece-in-first-nine-months-of-2024/) - Prices in Greek supermarkets were 'stable' in the first nine months of 2024, new data from the Institute for Retail Research of Consumer Goods has found. - [Consumer sentiment continues downward trend in Germany](https://europe-data.com/consumer-sentiment-continues-downward-trend-in-germany/) - A downward trend in consumer sentiment, which has been ongoing for several months, has persisted in October, according to HDE's latest consumer barometer. - [What country had the highest inflation in the euro area in September?](https://europe-data.com/what-country-had-the-highest-inflation-in-the-euro-area-in-september/) - Belgium reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in September 2024, of 4.5%, according to flash estimates prepared by Eurostat. - [Extreme weather events a 'concern' for two fifths of EU citizens](https://europe-data.com/extreme-weather-events-a-concern-for-two-fifths-of-eu-citizens/) - 'Extreme weather events' are a concern for just under two fifths (38%) of EU citizens, a Eurobarometer study has found. - [French consumers in border regions increasingly purchase fuel in Germany](https://europe-data.com/french-consumers-in-border-regions-increasingly-purchase-fuel-in-germany/) - While 4.4% of all fuel purchases made by French consumers take place in neighbouring Germany, this is as high as 20% in border regions. - [Food waste in Finnish supermarkets drops to below 1%](https://europe-data.com/food-waste-in-finnish-supermarkets-drops-to-below-1/) - Food waste in Finnish supermarkets has dropped to below one per cent, with only 0.9% of food products ending up as waste in 2023. - [EU food waste totaled 59.2 million tonnes in 2022, new data shows](https://europe-data.com/eu-food-waste-totaled-59-2-million-tonnes-in-2022-new-data-shows/) - A total of 59.2 million tonnes of food waste was generated in the European Union in 2022, equating to around 132 kilograms per person, new data has shown. - [Sentiment in German export industry in 'freefall', says ifo Institute](https://europe-data.com/sentiment-in-german-export-industry-in-freefall-says-ifo-institute/) - Business sentiment in Germany's export industry is in 'freefall', according to the latest German Export Expectations report from the ifo Institute. - [What is Italy's most 'Instagrammable' hidden gem?](https://europe-data.com/what-is-italys-most-instagrammable-hidden-gem/) - A new study has hailed Boccadasse, a fishing village located in Genova, Liguria, as the most 'Instagrammable' hidden gem in Italy. - [Adoption of artificial intelligence on the rise among Dutch residents](https://europe-data.com/adoption-of-artificial-intelligence-on-the-rise-among-dutch-residents/) - Close to a quarter (23%) of the Dutch population have used artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to create texts, videos, or images, a new study has found. - [Flooding likely to affect Czech GDP, inflation rate](https://europe-data.com/flooding-likely-to-affect-czech-gdp-inflation-rate/) - Extreme flooding in Czechia is likely to affect on the country's economy, with ING calculating that the flood damage will have a negative effect of 0.5%. - [Freight transport on inland waterways declines in the EU](https://europe-data.com/freight-transport-on-inland-waterways-declines-in-the-eu/) - Freight transport on inland waterways in the EU declined by 4.6% last year, compared to 2022, which represents a drop of around six million tonne-kilometres. - [Poland likely to experience 0.3% hit to GDP as a result of flooding](https://europe-data.com/poland-likely-to-experience-0-3-hit-to-gdp-as-a-result-of-flooding/) - The recent flooding in Poland is likely to result in estimated damages equating to around 0.3% of GDP, equivalent to PLN 11 billion, according to ING. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in industrial production in July 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-industrial-production-in-july-2024/) - Denmark saw the biggest increase in industrial production in the European Union in July 2024, new data has shown, reporting a 19.8% increase year-on-year. - [Exports from the UK to European Union down 27% since 2021](https://europe-data.com/exports-from-the-uk-to-european-union-down-27-since-2021/) - Exports from the UK to the European Union have dropped by 27% since January 2021, when the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) came into force. - [What EU country saw the biggest increase in employment rate in Q2 2024?](https://europe-data.com/what-eu-country-saw-the-biggest-increase-in-employment-rate-in-q2-2024/) - Estonia reported the highest increase in employment rate in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter. - [Slightly fewer traffic jams recorded on German motorways this summer](https://europe-data.com/slightly-fewer-traffic-jams-recorded-on-german-motorways-this-summer/) - The number of traffic jams on German motorways totalled 119,246 in the period from 21 June to 8 September, a 3% decline on the previous year. - [Slovenia's GDP grew by 2.1% last year](https://europe-data.com/slovenias-gdp-grew-by-2-1-last-year/) - Slovenia's GDP stood at €63,951 million last year, growing by 2.1% in volume terms and by 12.4% in nominal terms, the country's statistics office has said. - [Croatia sees slight decline in tourists in July 2024, but accommodation up](https://europe-data.com/croatia-sees-slight-decline-in-tourists-in-july-2024-but-accommodation-up/) - Croatia reported a 2.0% decline in tourist arrivals in July 2024, compared to the corresponding month last year, however there were 0.5% more tourist nights. - [One in seven newly-registered cars in the EU is an electric vehicle](https://europe-data.com/one-in-seven-newly-registered-cars-in-the-eu-is-an-electric-vehicle/) - 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