In Poland, rate of individual consumption lower than EU average
Poland's Actual Individual Consumption (AIC) per capita, a measure of household well-being, is below the EU average and has declined in recent years. In 2023, Poland’s AIC stood at 83 PPS, compared to the EU average of 100 PPS. Countries like Luxembourg (136 PPS), the Netherlands, and Germany (119 PPS each) lead in household prosperity.
In contrast, Hungary and Bulgaria report the lowest AIC levels (70 PPS). Despite improvements in AIC across 15 EU countries between 2021-2023, Poland saw a decline, from 86 PPS in 2021 to 83 PPS in 2023. Factors influencing AIC include economic activity and consumption patterns, with Luxembourg's high GDP inflated by cross-border workers whose spending occurs in other nations.
