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In March 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) decreased in both the EU (-0.9 points to 96.0) and the euro area (-1.1 points to 95.2). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) also declined in both areas (EU: -0.7 points to 97.7, euro area: -0.7 points to 96.7). Both indicators score below

In March 2025, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator fell by 1.0 percentage point (pp.) in the EU and by 0.9 pps. in the euro area. Down to -13.9 (EU) and -14.5 (euro area) points, consumer confidence veered further away from its long-term average again.

In February 2025, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator picked up by 0.4 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 0.6 pps. in the euro area. At -12.9 (EU) and -13.6 (euro area) points, consumer confidence remained below its long-term average.

In January 2025, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) picked up by 1.1 points in the EU (to 95.8) and by 1.5 points in the euro area (to 95.2). The Employment Expectations Indicator (EEI) rebounded as well (EU: +1.1 points to 99.5, euro area: +1.6 points to 98.8).

DG ECFIN releases November flash consumer confidence indicator for the EU and the euro area

In October 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased further, by 0.5 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 0.4 pps. in the euro area.

In October 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator increased further, by 0.5 percentage points (pps.) in the EU and by 0.4 pps. in the euro area.

In September 2024, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) remained broadly stable in both the EU (±0.0 points at 96.7) and the euro area (-0.3 points to 96.2).

In September 2024, DG ECFIN’s flash estimate of the consumer confidence indicator picked up by 0.5 percentage points (pps.) in both the EU and the euro area. At -11.7 (EU) and -12.9 (euro area) points, consumer confidence has almost caught up with its long-term average.