The table presents data on the percentage of national consumer expenditure in three different categories for five countries in the year 2002.
Overall, it is evident that Turkey had the highest expenditure in the Food/Drinks/Tobacco category, with Italy leading in Clothing/Footwear and Turkey in Leisure/Education.
Looking specifically at the Food/Drinks/Tobacco category, it is apparent that Turkey had the highest percentage expenditure at 32.14%, which was significantly greater than the other countries. Sweden, on the other hand, had the lowest expenditure in this category at around 15%, representing approximately half of Turkey’s expenditure. This indicates a substantial disparity in food and drink expenditure among the five countries. Additionally, the Clothing/Footwear category saw Italy spending the most at 9%, followed by Ireland, Spain, and Turkey at around 6%. Leisure/Education was least valued across the board, with the highest percentage spending being 4% in Turkey, indicating a lower priority given to this category compared to the others.
In terms of comparisons, the contrast between Turkey and the other countries in expenditure on Food/Drinks/Tobacco is striking, with Turkey spending notably more in this category. Italy’s lead in Clothing/Footwear spending is evident, with a 3% difference compared to the other countries. The Leisure/Education category showed a similar trend in all countries, with Turkey once again exhibiting the highest expenditure, albeit only by a small margin.
