Germany Consumer Confidence
Germany Consumer Sentiment
Page URL: /indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/germany-consumer-confidence/
Last updated: 2026-04-13
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 early 2018, peaking at 2.8 in January 2018 and reaching a trough of -29.4 in September 2022. Currently, the sentiment level stands at -14.0, which is within the historical range but reflects ongoing challenges. Recent momentum shows stability, with year-over-year changes remaining flat at 0.0 pp for the last three months, while a slight decline of 0.6 pp is noted over the past six months.
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: 2026-04-13
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 early 2018, peaking at 2.8 in January 2018 and reaching a trough of -29.4 in September 2022. Currently, the sentiment level stands at -14.0, which is within the historical range but reflects ongoing challenges. Recent momentum shows stability, with year-over-year changes remaining flat at 0.0 pp for the last three months, while a slight decline of 0.6 pp is noted over the past six months.
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.