The consumption figures are volume figures. This means they have been adjusted for price changes. In addition, adjustments have also been made for changes in the composition of shopping days. The conditions for consumption were less favorable in January than in December.
In December, consumers spent 2.1 percent more on food and luxury goods, adjusted for price changes, than in December 2024. Furthermore, they purchased 0.4 percent more durable goods, mainly more electrical appliances and shoes. However, households consumed 1.8 percent less of other goods (such as energy and motor fuels) in December.
Consumers also consumed 1.2 percent more services in December. They spent, adjusted for price changes, especially more on transport and communication, medical services, hospitality, recreation, and culture than in December 2024. Spending on services accounts for more than half of the total domestic consumer spending by households.
CBS publishes monthly on several conditions for consumption in the Consumption Conditions visualization. Household consumption is related to consumer expectations, the labor market situation, and the development of their wealth. The indicators in the visualization correlate well with household consumption, but an improvement in conditions does not necessarily mean higher consumption growth.
In January, conditions for consumption were less favorable than in December. This is mainly because the year-on-year increase in the working population was smaller and consumers were less positive about their financial situation in the coming 12 months.
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