• Europe’s per capita purchasing power is forecast to rise 4.4% to €21,153 in 2026, bringing total purchasing power to approximately €14.5 trillion.
• Only 17 of 42 countries exceed the European average, highlighting persistent disparities in consumer market potential.
• Liechtenstein leads with €78,520 per capita; Ukraine ranks last at €3,456.
• Norway climbs five places to fifth in the purchasing power ranking, reaching €35,947 per capita.

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