Consumer confidence, economic climate and willingness to buy: non adjusted
| Periods | Consumers attitudes and expectations Current financial situation household Having to draw on our savings (%) | Consumers attitudes and expectations Where to economise when income falls Housing, energy, internet, telephone (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1st quarter | 11 | 5 |
| Source: CBS. | ||
Table explanation
This table contains the figures on opinions and expectations of Dutch consumers on general economic developments and their own financial situation. The indicators of consumer confidence, economic climate and willingness are based on these opinions and expectations. The consumer survey is partially financed by the European Commission.
Data available from:
January 2017.
Status of the figures:
Figures are final.
Changes as of 23 March 2026:
The figures of March 2026 and the first quarter are added.
When will new figures be published?
New monthly figures will be published on 22 June 2026.
Description topics
- Consumers attitudes and expectations
- Consumers attitudes and expectations towards various aspects of the general economic situation and the personal financial situation.
- Current financial situation household
- Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: Which of these statements best describes the current financial situation of your household?
- Having to draw on our savings
- Where to economise when income falls
- Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: Suppose your net household income were to fall substantially, say by 10 %, on what would you economise most?
- Housing, energy, internet, telephone