Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Germany

Germany: Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose was 112 Per mille in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
112 Per mille
World rank
34th
of 35 countries
All-time high
148 Per mille
in 1988
All-time low
110 Per mille
in 1999
Years of data
7
1988–2020

Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Germany, 1988–2020

0501001501988200420201988: 148 Per mille1994: 135 Per mille1999: 110 Per mille2005: 112 Per mille2010: 116 Per mille2015: 116 Per mille2020: 112 Per mille

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per mille.

Analysis

In 2020, structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Germany stood at 112 Per mille.

That represents a change of down 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Germany peaked at 148 Per mille in 1988 and was at its lowest, 110 Per mille, in 1999.

That places Germany 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose in Germany, 1988 to 2020.
Year Per mille Change
1988 148 Per mille —
1994 135 Per mille -8.8%
1999 110 Per mille -18.5%
2005 112 Per mille +1.8%
2010 116 Per mille +3.6%
2015 116 Per mille +0.0%
2020 112 Per mille -3.4%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 112 Per mille is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 156 Per mille, 72% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 112 Per mille is below the median for high income countries, which is 159 Per mille, 70% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 148 Per mille 148 Per mille 148 Per mille 1
1990s 122.5 Per mille 110 Per mille 135 Per mille 2
2000s 112 Per mille 112 Per mille 112 Per mille 1
2010s 116 Per mille 116 Per mille 116 Per mille 2
2020s 112 Per mille 112 Per mille 112 Per mille 1

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 31 Sweden 117 Per mille compare
  2. 32 Netherlands 116 Per mille compare
  3. 32 Netherlands 116 Per mille compare
  4. 35 Luxembourg 94 Per mille compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Germany?
Structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose in Germany was 112 Per mille in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 148 Per mille in 1988.
What is the lowest structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 110 Per mille in 1999.
How does Germany rank for structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose?
Germany ranks 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2020.
Is structure of consumption expenditure by coicop consumption purpose rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Structure of consumption expenditure by COICOP consumption purpose
Unit
Per mille
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 200 data points, 1988–2020
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