Consumer confidence, economic climate and willingness to buy: non adjusted
| Periods | Consumer confidence (average balance of the subquestions) |
|---|---|
| 2024 1st quarter | -25 |
| Source: CBS. | |
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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 20 March 2024.
The figures of March 2024 and the first quarter are added.
When will new figures be published?
New monthly figures will be published on 22 April 2024.
Description topics
- Consumer confidence
- Consumer confidence indicator
The consumer confidence indicator is the average of the balances of positive and negative answering options, measured as percentage points of the total answers to the questions on the economic situation of the last and upcoming 12 months, the financial situation of the last and upcoming 12 months and whether now is the right time to make large purchases.
The indicator has a range between minus 100 (every balance is negative) and plus 100 (every balance is positive). If the indicator has a value of zero, the shares of optimists and pessimists are equal.