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Latest business and consumer surveys

Regular harmonised surveys are conducted by the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) for different sectors of the economies in the European Union (EU) and in the applicant countries.

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Latest update: Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 28 February 2024.
Next update: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 20 March 2024.
See also the full schedule for 2024.

February 2024: Economic Sentiment slightly down in the EU and the euro area, Employment Expectations broadly stable

In February 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased slightly in both the EU (‑0.4 points to 95.4) and the euro area (‑0.7 points to 95.4). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) remained broadly stable in both areas (EU: ±0.0 points at 102.0, euro area: +0.2 points to 102.5). Contrary to the ESI, the EEI scored above its long-term average.

February 2024: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator for EU and euro area

In February 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator picked up, by 0.4 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and 0.6 pps. in the euro area. At -15.8 (EU) and -15.5 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remains well below long-term average. 

 

Recent press releases

February 2024

28 FEBRUARY 2024
​ Press release business and consumer survey results (incl. ESI, EEI, EUI, sectoral CIs) - 28 February 2024
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28 FEBRUARY 2024
Statistical annex to press release - 28 February 2024
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21 FEBRUARY 2024
Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator - 21 February 2024
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(260.73 KB - PDF)
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