Poland’s population set to decrease by 12.7% by 2060: study
Poland’s resident population is set to decrease by 12.7% between 2022 and 2060, new data from Statistics Poland has revealed.
Annual inflation rate dropped slightly in Malta in November
In November 2023, Malta’s annual inflation rate, according to the latest Retail Price Index from the country’s National Statistics Office, stood at 3.6%.
Energy production in Luxembourg still ‘highly carbon-intensive’
Energy production in Luxembourg is still highly reliant on carbon-based fuels, new data has shown, with oil and petroleum products accounting for 62% of the country’s energy.
Consumer confidence in Lithuania rises month-on-month in December
In December, Lithuanian consumers were slightly more optimistic about their future financial situation.
Retail trade turnover fell by 2.4% in Latvia in November
Retail trade turnover fell by 2.4% in Latvia in November 2023 on a year-on-year basis, new data has shown.
Consumer confidence in Finnish economy ‘gloomy’, says trade group
Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy is ‘gloomy’, although it has shown signs of improvement, according to Kaupan Liitto.
Denmark reports job growth, but employment figures likely to reduce in 2024
Positive employment figures have been the ‘sunshine story’ of 2023 in Denmark, the Danish Chamber of Commerce (Dansk Erhverv) has said.
What country generated the highest percentage of energy from renewables in 2022?
Sweden generated the highest percentage of energy from renewable resources in the EU in 2022.
Draught beer set for VAT increase in Czech Republic
The VAT rate on draught beer is set to increase from 10% to 21% in the Czech Republic on 1 January.
Tourism accounted for 11.6% of Spain’s GDP in 2022
Tourism accounted for 11.6% of Spain’s GDP in 2022, according to data from INE, the Spanish statistics office.