Italy Consumer Confidence
Italy Consumer Sentiment
Page URL: /indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/italy-consumer-confidence/
Last updated: 2026-04-20
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/it_consumer_sentiment
Source: Eurostat table EI_BSCO_M indicator BS-CSMCI monthly not season adjusted
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator (balance) for Italy.
Trend summary: The Italy Consumer Sentiment indicator has experienced notable fluctuations since early 2018, peaking at -1.3 in June 2021 before reaching a trough of -27.5 in October 2022. Currently, the sentiment stands at -20.5, reflecting a historically low level but an improvement from the recent trough. Year to date, the sentiment has declined by 1.8 pp, with a decrease of 1.5 pp over the past six months. Over the last 12 months, the year-over-year change is a drop of 0.8 pp, indicating ongoing challenges in consumer confidence.
Latest observation: 2026-03-01 — -20.5
| date | value | is_preliminary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | -19.4 | False |
| 2025-05-01 | -15.7 | False |
| 2025-06-01 | -16.2 | False |
| 2025-07-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-08-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-09-01 | -15.4 | False |
| 2025-10-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-11-01 | -17.5 | False |
| 2025-12-01 | -17.0 | False |
| 2026-01-01 | -15.4 | False |
| 2026-02-01 | -14.7 | False |
| 2026-03-01 | -20.5 | False |
Generated from: consumer_confidence_it.json
This indicator presents the monthly consumer confidence balance for Italy, derived from surveys conducted by the European Commission. The index summarizes households’ expectations about their personal financial situation, the broader economic outlook, and their intentions to make significant purchases.
Market Context
Consumer confidence is an important barometer of household sentiment and can provide early insight into future consumption patterns. Rising confidence levels often signal stronger willingness to spend, while declining sentiment may reflect increasing caution among households. Because many furniture purchases are discretionary and linked to economic expectations, changes in consumer confidence can offer an early indication of demand trends in the furniture and home-related sectors. Related indicators include the Italy Housing Market Activity, which reflects developments in the Italian housing market.
Trend Overview
Italy Consumer Confidence
Italy Consumer Sentiment
Page URL: /indicators/macroeconomics/consumer-sentiment/italy-consumer-confidence/
Last updated: 2026-04-20
Table ID: macro_economics/consumer/it_consumer_sentiment
Source: Eurostat table EI_BSCO_M indicator BS-CSMCI monthly not season adjusted
Source description: Monthly consumer confidence indicator (balance) for Italy.
Trend summary: The Italy Consumer Sentiment indicator has experienced notable fluctuations since early 2018, peaking at -1.3 in June 2021 before reaching a trough of -27.5 in October 2022. Currently, the sentiment stands at -20.5, reflecting a historically low level but an improvement from the recent trough. Year to date, the sentiment has declined by 1.8 pp, with a decrease of 1.5 pp over the past six months. Over the last 12 months, the year-over-year change is a drop of 0.8 pp, indicating ongoing challenges in consumer confidence.
Latest observation: 2026-03-01 — -20.5
| date | value | is_preliminary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | -19.4 | False |
| 2025-05-01 | -15.7 | False |
| 2025-06-01 | -16.2 | False |
| 2025-07-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-08-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-09-01 | -15.4 | False |
| 2025-10-01 | -16.4 | False |
| 2025-11-01 | -17.5 | False |
| 2025-12-01 | -17.0 | False |
| 2026-01-01 | -15.4 | False |
| 2026-02-01 | -14.7 | False |
| 2026-03-01 | -20.5 | False |
Generated from: consumer_confidence_it.json
This indicator presents the monthly consumer confidence balance for Italy, derived from surveys conducted by the European Commission. The index summarizes households’ expectations about their personal financial situation, the broader economic outlook, and their intentions to make significant purchases.
Market Context
Consumer confidence is an important barometer of household sentiment and can provide early insight into future consumption patterns. Rising confidence levels often signal stronger willingness to spend, while declining sentiment may reflect increasing caution among households. Because many furniture purchases are discretionary and linked to economic expectations, changes in consumer confidence can offer an early indication of demand trends in the furniture and home-related sectors. Related indicators include the Italy Housing Market Activity, which reflects developments in the Italian housing market.