The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002

different countries’ consumer spending is quite different in 2002, namely, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Turkey.

food, drinks and tobacco is one of the most important spendings. Turkey and Ireland are the highest expenditure 32.14% and 28.91% respectively. The lowest expenditure is Sweden which is 15.77%.

clothing and footwear are second important spending. The highest expenditure is italy (9%). The other 4 countries consumer is spending 6% nearly. respectively, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey consumers are spending on clothing and footwear 6.43%, 6.51%, 5.40%, 6.63%.

leisure and education is third important spending. The highest consumer expenditure on leisure and education is turkey (4.35%). Italy and Sweden consumer expenditure are 3.20%, 3.22% respectively. The lowest spending on leisure and education is spain (1.98%).

In conclusion, the most important spending is food, drinks, and tobacco in five countries in 2002. And, the different countries’ consumer spending was quite different.