On average, seventeen-year-olds received more pocket money than any other underage children in the United Kingdom (UK) between March 2023 and February 2024. There was a clear correlation between their age and the amount they received, with children aged six collecting less than a third of what a seventeen-year-old would earn each week. The highest-paid chore for kids in the UK was washing the car.

Children and money worldwide The average amount of pocket money of Japanese children did not exactly follow the correlation observed in this statistic about the United Kingdom. In Japan, kids had more money before they reach the age to enroll in elementary school than during their elementary school studies. There are several ways through which children can save money themselves or with the help of their parents. The most common financial instruments for children between eight and 14 years old in the United States were savings accounts and piggy banks. Child poverty Child poverty is a problem affecting a significant share of the population even in developed economies. For example, over a fifth of all children in Germany were at risk of poverty in 2022. Meanwhile, Romania and Bulgaria were, in 2021, some of the countries with the most children at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Central and Eastern Europe. The probability of children finding themselves in these situations can vary within a country depending on their socioeconomic and ethnic background, the region where they live, or whether they are being raised by a single parent or not.

Whether it’s teaching the importance of good money management, learning about savings, or a way of rewarding a child for good behavior, pocket money is a big issue for parents and children alike in the United Kingdom. In 2023, the average child in the UK received five British pounds a week in pocket money, nearly the same as last year.
Top chores to earn extra As children grow and age, the importance of hard work becomes an important life lesson for a lot of parents. There is a clear correlation between a child’s age and the amount they receive in pocket money. If kids are smart, they will choose their chores wisely. As of 2021, washing the car saw the average child earn almost three British pounds.

Kids in the capital get more In Greater London, the average child received approximately 8.2 British pounds per week in 2018, over 425 GBP per year. Children in the South East and East of England faired off the worst, with an average of two pounds a week less than London in 2018. Meanwhile, savings accounts and piggy banks were some of the most popular financial instruments owned by children in the U.S. in 2022 were savings accounts and piggy banks.

According to a survey conducted in Japan in 2021, university students received an average of around 22.5 thousand Japanese yen in pocket money every month. At the same time, high school students received an average allowance of eight thousand yen per month.

The weekly average income of seventeen-year-olds was four times higher than that of 8-year-olds in the United Kingdom (UK) between March 2023 and February 2024. There was a clear correlation between their age and the value of their income, with children aged six having an income of 5,68 British pounds per week. That income was composed of the value of pocket money per week, the money obtained from doing chores, and other sources of income for children.

This statistic shows the regional differences between the average weekly amount of pocket money in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018. Children in London received the highest amounts of pocket money per week during this period, receiving 8.18 British pounds per week in 2018.

Japan ALEPH: Single Worker: OE: Pocket Money data was reported at 535.000 JPY in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 634.000 JPY for Dec 2017. Japan ALEPH: Single Worker: OE: Pocket Money data is updated quarterly, averaging 58.000 JPY from Mar 2000 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 634.000 JPY in Dec 2017 and a record low of 3.000 JPY in Dec 2011. Japan ALEPH: Single Worker: OE: Pocket Money data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H059: Average Monthly Receipt and Disbursement per Households: Single Worker Households: Quarterly.

Japan ALEPH: Worker: OE: Pocket Money data was reported at 8,304.000 JPY in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,342.000 JPY for Jun 2018. Japan ALEPH: Worker: OE: Pocket Money data is updated quarterly, averaging 13,986.000 JPY from Mar 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,749.000 JPY in Dec 2000 and a record low of 8,304.000 JPY in Sep 2018. Japan ALEPH: Worker: OE: Pocket Money data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H057: Average Monthly Receipt and Disbursement per Households: Workers Households: Quarterly.

In 2019, the average monthly amount of pocket money for girls in Germany was 20.46 euros, compared to 20.57 for boys. Figures have generally decreased since 2018.

In a survey conducted in 2023, first year high school students in Japan reported receiving 4,787 Japanese yen in pocket money per month on average. The mode, the value that was most frequently mentioned by respondents, was 5,000 yen per month.

Japan ADPH: All Household: Living: OE: Pocket Money data was reported at 5,860.000 JPY in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,041.000 JPY for Jun 2018. Japan ADPH: All Household: Living: OE: Pocket Money data is updated quarterly, averaging 9,551.000 JPY from Mar 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,115.000 JPY in Dec 2000 and a record low of 5,860.000 JPY in Sep 2018. Japan ADPH: All Household: Living: OE: Pocket Money data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H056: Average Monthly Receipt and Disbursement per Households: All Households: Quarterly.

According to a survey conducted among Generation Z in South Korea in 2019, around a third of respondents stated that they received less than 100 thousand South Korean won as monthly pocket money from their parents. About 63 percent of middle and high school students in South Korea received less than 100 thousand South Korean won, while around a third of college students received more than 310 thousand South Korean won.

This statistic shows the weekly amounts of money spent on digital media and latest technologies by children in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2014. Children downloaded an average of five music tracks a week (value of 4.95 British pounds) as well as computer games (2.3 British pounds). Including mobile phone bills that amount to approximately 2.77 British pounds, items purchased outweighed the average weekly amount of pocket money, prompting children to look for additional sources of financing.

This table contains 448 series, with data for years 1997 - 2009 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...); Household spending, gifts, alimony and charitable contributions (8 items: Total gifts of money and contributions; Money and support payments; Alimony and child support; Gifts of money and support payments (excluding alimony and child support) to persons living inside Canada; ...); Statistics (4 items: Average expenditure; Percent of households reporting; Estimated number of households reporting; Median expenditure per household reporting).

In 2024, around 21 percent of people who got married in Germany spent an average of 10,001 to 15,000 euros on their wedding. Almost 13 percent of people kept the cost under 5,000 euros.

Across the globe and in the United States, consumers tend to spend a considerable amount of money during specific festivities and seasonal events. During the winter holiday season of 2024, for instance, consumers in the United States expected to spend an average of about 902 U.S. dollars per person, making it one of the top U.S. shopping events of the year. That said, the top spot went to the back-to-college season, when average per capita spending was projected to reach nearly 1,365 U.S. dollars. What do back-to-college shoppers buy? Getting students ready for an academic year at college can be an expensive ordeal in the United States. In addition to paying tuition and rent, it is frequently the first time young adults leave their parents’ homes, which can translate to an array of items needing to be purchased. In 2024, U.S. consumers planned to spend a total of more than 12 billion U.S. dollars on back-to-college dorm and/or apartment furnishings. Only five years earlier, planned college furniture spending in the United States stood at less than seven billion U.S. dollars in total. The impact of inflation on consumption Although consumers consistently spend more money on products and services during specific seasonal events, the wave of inflation that has hit the world in the last couple of years has thrown a wrench into many consumers’ shopping plans. For instance, increasing numbers of holiday shoppers in the United States have been looking for more sales than usual or said they would be buying less expensive gifts.

Survey of Household Spending (SHS), average household spending, Canada, regions and provinces.

Consumer Spending in the United States increased to 16291.80 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2025 from 16273.20 USD Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This statistic shows the amount of monthly pocket money that teenagers aged from 12 to 18 years receive in China as of July 2018. During the examined period, 9.7 percent of surveyed teenagers in China received more than 1,000 yuan as pocket money per month.

The American love of pets is legendary, so it won’t come as a surprise to anybody that Americans spend more on their pets than the citizens of any other country in the world. The numbers also suggest a warning: pet ownership comes with great responsibility and can involve a considerable financial cost. How much money do Americans spend on their furry friends each year? We crunched the numbers, and here’s what we found.

This statistic shows the average amount of money spent on Halloween in Canada as of 2015, by item, in Canadian dollars. In that year, Canadians planned to spend 52 Canadian dollars on costumes and 42 Canadian dollars on candy for Halloween.