Germany Consumer Confidence
Germany Consumer Sentiment
Page URL: /indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/germany-consumer-confidence/
Last updated: 2026-04-06
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/de_consumer_sentiment
Source: Eurostat table EI_BSCO_M indicator BS-CSMCI monthly not season adjusted
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator (balance) for Germany.
Trend summary: The Germany Consumer Sentiment indicator has experienced significant fluctuations since January 2018, peaking at 2.8 in early 2018 before reaching a trough of -29.4 in September 2022. As of March 2026, the latest level stands at -14.0, which is within the historical range but indicates ongoing negative sentiment. Recent momentum shows a stable year-to-date change of 0.0 pp, with a slight decline of 0.6 pp over the past six months, suggesting a lack of improvement in consumer confidence.
Latest observation: 2026-03-01 — -14.0
| date | value | is_preliminary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | -10.7 | False |
| 2025-05-01 | -8.7 | False |
| 2025-06-01 | -8.8 | False |
| 2025-07-01 | -8.4 | False |
| 2025-08-01 | -10.6 | False |
| 2025-09-01 | -9.3 | False |
| 2025-10-01 | -10.9 | False |
| 2025-11-01 | -11.5 | False |
| 2025-12-01 | -12.0 | False |
| 2026-01-01 | -9.2 | False |
| 2026-02-01 | -10.2 | False |
| 2026-03-01 | -14.0 | False |
Generated from: https://data.furnilytics.com/consumer_confidence_de.json
This indicator tracks monthly consumer sentiment in Germany based on the European Commission’s consumer confidence balance. The series reflects households’ expectations regarding their financial situation, the general economic outlook, and major purchase intentions.
Market Context
Consumer sentiment provides insight into households’ willingness to spend and their expectations about economic conditions. Changes in confidence often precede shifts in consumer spending, making the indicator a useful signal for demand in discretionary sectors such as furniture and home furnishings. Related indicators include the Germany Housing Market Activity, which indicates housing movement.
Trend Overview
Germany Consumer Confidence
Germany Consumer Sentiment
Page URL: /indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/germany-consumer-confidence/
Last updated: 2026-04-06
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/de_consumer_sentiment
Source: Eurostat table EI_BSCO_M indicator BS-CSMCI monthly not season adjusted
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator (balance) for Germany.
Trend summary: The Germany Consumer Sentiment indicator has experienced significant fluctuations since January 2018, peaking at 2.8 in early 2018 before reaching a trough of -29.4 in September 2022. As of March 2026, the latest level stands at -14.0, which is within the historical range but indicates ongoing negative sentiment. Recent momentum shows a stable year-to-date change of 0.0 pp, with a slight decline of 0.6 pp over the past six months, suggesting a lack of improvement in consumer confidence.
Latest observation: 2026-03-01 — -14.0
| date | value | is_preliminary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | -10.7 | False |
| 2025-05-01 | -8.7 | False |
| 2025-06-01 | -8.8 | False |
| 2025-07-01 | -8.4 | False |
| 2025-08-01 | -10.6 | False |
| 2025-09-01 | -9.3 | False |
| 2025-10-01 | -10.9 | False |
| 2025-11-01 | -11.5 | False |
| 2025-12-01 | -12.0 | False |
| 2026-01-01 | -9.2 | False |
| 2026-02-01 | -10.2 | False |
| 2026-03-01 | -14.0 | False |
Generated from: https://data.furnilytics.com/consumer_confidence_de.json
This indicator tracks monthly consumer sentiment in Germany based on the European Commission’s consumer confidence balance. The series reflects households’ expectations regarding their financial situation, the general economic outlook, and major purchase intentions.
Market Context
Consumer sentiment provides insight into households’ willingness to spend and their expectations about economic conditions. Changes in confidence often precede shifts in consumer spending, making the indicator a useful signal for demand in discretionary sectors such as furniture and home furnishings. Related indicators include the Germany Housing Market Activity, which indicates housing movement.