Glossary:Classification of individual consumption by purpose (COICOP)

From Statistics Explained

The Classification of individual consumption by purpose, abbreviated as COICOP, is a nomenclature developed by the United Nations Statistics Division to classify and analyze individual consumption expenditures incurred by households, non-profit institutions serving households and general government according to their purpose. It includes categories such as clothing and footwear, housing, water, electricity, and gas and other fuels.

Further information

• United Nations Statistics Division - COICOP: Detailed structure and explanatory notes

Related indicators

• COICOP/HICP

Statistical data

• Household consumption expenditure - national accounts