Consumer confidence, economic climate and willingness to buy: non adjusted

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Periods Consumers attitudes and expectations Economic situation last 12 months Stayed the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Economic situation next 12 months Stayed the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Financial situation last 12 months Stayed the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Financial situation next 12 months Stayed the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Right time to make large purchases Yes, it is the right moment now (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Right time to make large purchases It is neither the right moment nor the w (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Right time to make large purchases No, it is not the right moment now (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Prices last 12 months Stayed about the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Prices next 12 months Increase at the same rate (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Prices next 12 months Stay about the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Unemployment next 12 months Remain the same (%) Consumers attitudes and expectations Major purchases next 12 months About the same (%)
2026 1st quarter 24 22 41 50 5 54 36 2 45 9 38 42
Source: CBS.
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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.
Economic situation last 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How do you think the general economic situation in the country has changed over the past 12 months?
Stayed the same
Economic situation next 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How do you expect the general economic situation in this country to develop over the next 12 months?
Stayed the same
Financial situation last 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How has the financial situation of your household changed over the last 12 months?
Stayed the same
Financial situation next 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How do you expect the financial position of your household to change over the next 12 months?
Stayed the same
Right time to make large purchases
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: In view of the general economic situation, do you think that now it is the right moment for people to make major purchases such as furniture, electrical/electronic devices, etc.?
Yes, it is the right moment now
It is neither the right moment nor the w
No, it is not the right moment now
Prices last 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How do you think that consumer prices have developed over the last 12 months?
Stayed about the same
Prices next 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: how do you expect that consumer prices will develop in the next 12 months?
Increase at the same rate
Stay about the same
Unemployment next 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: How do you expect the number of people unemployed in this country to change over the next 12 months?
Remain the same
Major purchases next 12 months
Distribution of answers in percentages to the question: Compared to the past 12 months, do you expect to spend more or less money on major purchases (furniture, electrical/electronic devices, etc.) over the next 12 months?
About the same