The table compares consumer expenditure on three product categories (food, drinks, and tobacco; clothing and footwear; and leisure and education) across five countries in 2002.
It is evident that food, drinks, and tobacco made up the largest share of consumer spending in all five nations, while leisure and education consistently accounted for the smallest proportion. Additionally, the expenditure patterns show noticeable variations between countries.
Turkey had the highest spending on food, drinks, and tobacco, at 32.14%, surpassing all other countries. Similarly, Ireland allocated a significant proportion (28.91%) to this category. Meanwhile, the figures for Italy, Spain, and Sweden were considerably lower, ranging from 15.77% to 18.80%. On the other hand, Italy spent the highest percentage on clothing and footwear (9%), with other countries averaging around 6%, and Sweden recorded the lowest expenditure at just 5.40%.
Regarding leisure and education, Turkey again ranked first, dedicating 4.35% of its expenditure to this category. Italy and Sweden followed with figures slightly above 3%, while Spain and Ireland spent less than 2.5%. Notably, Spain registered the smallest share in this category, at 1.98%.
In conclusion, Turkey and Ireland prioritized essential goods like food, drinks, and tobacco, whereas spending on leisure and education remained consistently low across all five countries. Italy stood out for its high expenditure on clothing and footwear.
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Written by El Tarnado (Akhmadjonov)