The table presents data on consumer expenditure across various categories in five European countries during the year 2002.
Overall, it is apparent that spending on food, drinks, and tobacco was the highest among the examined categories, while expenditures on leisure and education were comparatively minimal. Turkey consistently demonstrated the highest percentages in both food and leisure-related spending.
In detail, Turkey led the consumer spending in the food, drinks, and tobacco category, accounting for 32.14%, followed closely by Ireland at 28.91%. In contrast, the other countries exhibited significantly lower percentages, with Sweden at 15.77% and Spain at a minimal 12.76%. The clothing and footwear segment saw Italy emerge as the highest spender at 9.00%, while Sweden recorded the lowest at 5.40%. This indicates a notable disparity in spending habits among these nations.
Examining the leisure and education sector, Turkey again topped the list with a spending percentage of 4.35%. Meanwhile, Ireland and Italy followed suit, with 3.85% and 3.10%, respectively. Spain had the lowest expenditure on this category, registering only 1.98%. These figures underscore the trend of prioritizing basic necessities, such as food and drink, over educational and leisure pursuits, showcasing a distinct variation in consumer priorities among the five countries.
