Consumer Spending in Germany decreased to 478.54 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2025 from 479.76 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2022, total private consumer spending per German household was around 2,850 euros. This sum was made up of various types of costs, of which the largest share was taken up by housing, energy, and home maintenance. Other large spending groups included food and transport. To spend or not to spend On average, the graph at hand is a representation of the life of German consumers, and the financial decisions which must be made in terms of spending. Individual consumer goods recorded varying levels of expenditure over the years. For example, German consumers spent more on clothing and shoes after the COVID-19 pandemic than before. Food spending has also increased annually in recent years. While shoppers may not necessarily be buying more food than usual, higher food prices since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 are a contributing factor. Many are taking a second look at their spending plans and budgets. Money worries Living costs have taken the hit among the German population, some of whom have already faced previous financial challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only more expensive grocery runs, but also climbing energy prices had the potential to stretch German household spending to a critical point. However, monthly inflation figures have been decreasing again since the end of 2022 and have come back to a normal level of around two percent.

In 2024, approximately ** percent of German household consumer spending was for food and non-alcoholic beverages. Clothing and shoes accounted for around *** percent of spending.

Historical dataset showing Germany consumer spending by year from 1970 to 2023.

In 2024, consumer spending in private households in Germany amounted to over ************ euros. This was another increase compared to the year before. In general, private household consumer spending in Germany has increased noticeably since the 1990s.

Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Germany was reported at 2259530294590 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Household final consumption expenditure - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Private Final Consumption Expenditure in Germany (DEUPFCEQDSNAQ) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2024 about Germany, consumption expenditures, consumption, and private.

Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Germany was reported at 3499431304950 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Germany - Final consumption expenditure - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

In 2024, total private consumer spending in Germany amounted to around **** billion euros, which was an increase of around *** percent compared to the year before. The results are based on the revision of the national accounts for 2024. According to the source, the national accounts record the economic activity of all economic units that have their permanent place of business or residence in the economic territory (domestic concept).

Graph and download economic data for Nominal Private Sector Final Consumption Expenditure for Germany (NCPSAXDCDEQ) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2025 about Germany, sector, consumption expenditures, consumption, and private.

Experian have access to consumer expenditure estimates for around 80 countries which use a common methodology incorporating sources from national statistics authorities aligned with globally consistent sources (Eurostat/UN/OECD). Expenditure estimates comprise household goods - durable, semi-durable and non-durable - and services in the domestic market. Consumer spending for 12 different product categories, including Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Housing, Clothing and Footwear, Transport, Education and others.

Key information about Germany Private Consumption Expenditure

• Germany Private Consumption Expenditure was reported at 692.225 USD bn in Sep 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 669.792 USD bn for Jun 2025.
• Germany Private Consumption Expenditure data is updated quarterly, averaging 304.297 USD bn from Mar 1960 to Sep 2025, with 263 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 692.225 USD bn in Sep 2025 and a record low of 9.857 USD bn in Mar 1960.
• Germany Private Consumption Expenditure data remains in an active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Private Consumption Expenditure: USD: Quarterly: Seasonally Adjusted.

CEIC converts quarterly Private Consumption Expenditure into USD. Statistisches Bundesamt provides Private Consumption Expenditure in EUR. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Private Consumption Expenditure prior to Q1 1991 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.

Germany - Final consumption expenditure of households: Restaurants and hotels was 5.40% in December of 2022, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Final consumption expenditure of households: Restaurants and hotels - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Germany - Final consumption expenditure of households: Restaurants and hotels reached a record high of 5.80% in December of 1995 and a record low of 3.80% in December of 2021.

Graph and download economic data for Real Final Consumption Expenditure for Germany (NCRNSAXDCDEQ) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2025 about Germany, consumption expenditures, consumption, and real.

Private household consumer spending on shoes and clothing in Germany fluctuated in the last four decades, amounting to around **** billion euros in 2024 (preliminary figures). This was an increase compared to the year before. Shop talk Consumer spending on clothing and shoes is influenced by various factors. Currently, the leading among them might be rising item prices due to inflation and the ongoing energy crisis. Other influences include the motivation for sustainable shopping and consumption, with customers searching for second-hand options both online and in physical stores. E-commerce has massively transformed the German clothing and shoes market, with revenue ************ in recent years. Foreign supplier markets While Made in Germany is a coveted slogan and even a promise consumers still value highly, the German clothing market relies heavily on imports from abroad. As of 2022, the leading supply countries by far were ***** and **********. Around **** billion euros worth of clothes were bought from ***** alone. While ******* apparel production volume had decreased in recent years, it did began picking up, with over **** billion pieces produced in 2021.

Actual value and historical data chart for Germany Household Final Consumption Expenditure Per Capita Growth Annual Percent

Key information about Germany Public Consumption: % of GDP

• Germany Public Consumption accounted for 22.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2025, compared with a share of 22.4 % in the previous quarter.
• Germany Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1991 to Sep 2025, with an average number of 17.9 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 23.5 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 17.4 % in Sep 2007.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. Statistisches Bundesamt provides Government Consumption Expenditure in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR.


Related information about Germany Public Consumption: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Germany GDP expanded 0.3 % YoY in Sep 2025.
• Germany Nominal GDP reached 1,310.0 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 3.1 % in Sep 2025.
• Germany GDP Per Capita reached 56,061.4 USD in Dec 2024.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 24.5 % in Sep 2025.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 22.8 % in Sep 2025.
• Private Consumption accounted for 53.4 % in Sep 2025.

Graph and download economic data for National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Constant Prices: Private Final Consumption Expenditure for Germany (NAEXKP02DEQ659S) from Q1 1971 to Q2 2025 about Germany, consumption expenditures, consumption, private, real, and GDP.

Graph and download economic data for National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Current Prices: Private Final Consumption Expenditure for Germany (DEUPFCEQDSMEI) from Q1 1970 to Q3 2023 about Germany, consumption expenditures, consumption, and private.

In 2023, the retail trade sector had a share of roughly ** percent in private German consumer spending. This graph shows the ratio of German retail revenues and the consumer spending of private German households from 2000 to 2023. Generally, private consumer spending in Germany increased annually since the 1990s.