EU inflation survey 2023

Rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living were seen by almost a quarter of people in the European Union as being one of the two most important issues facing their country in 2023. Prior to the most recent month, concern about rising prices and inflation was highest in 2022, when between 53 and 54 percent of people in the EU stating this was an important issue. Concerns over rising prices have slightly declined among EU citizens in 2023, with 45 percent stating it was one of the two most important issues facing their country.

Percentage of people who see rising prices, inflation, and the cost of living as an important national issue in the European Union from 2016 to 2023

Characteristic	Share of respondents
H2 2023	44%
H1 2023	45%
H2 2022	53%
H1 2022	54%
H2 2021	41%
H1 2021	23%
H2 2020	16%
H1 2020	18%
H2 2019	18%
H1 2019	21%
H2 2018	21%
H1 2018	17%
H2 2017	17%
H1 2017	15%
H2 2016	15%

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Release date

January 2024

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Region

Europe, EU

Survey time period

210 to 2023

Number of respondents

26,471*

Age group

15 years and older

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Survey count and date are for the most recent survey.

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "What do you think are the two most important issues facing (our country) at the moment?"
Respondents were able to give two answers.

*Number of respondents is for the most recent survey.

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