OECD Consumer Price Expectations Ranking

The OECD Household Price Outlook Indicator shows the degree to which consumers expect price increases over the next year. Higher values indicate that households are anticipating higher inflation. Top-ranked countries show stronger recent inflation experience and inflation concerns, with heightened vigilance against price increases. In contrast, lower-ranked countries perceive prices as stable with little inflation worry. Since this indicator reflects household sentiment, it becomes an important leading indicator affecting consumption behavior and wage negotiations.