Argentina’s Consumer Confidence Rises in October

Argentina’s Consumer Confidence Index rose 0.81% month over month to 41.52 points in October 2026. By region, the index increased 6.77% in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, while declining 0.14% in Greater Buenos Aires and 0.25% in the rest of the country. The Interior recorded the highest index level at 46.00 points, while GBA had the lowest at 39.49 points. By income group, confidence among high-income households rose 1.99%, while it fell 1.30% among low-income households. The index stood at 41.76 points for high-income households, compared with 40.75 points for low-income households. Among the subindices, Durable Goods and Real Estate climbed 8.77%, while Personal Situation fell 2.59% and Macroeconomic Situation declined 1.57%. Meanwhile, Present Conditions improved 5.88%, while Future Expectations decreased 2.61%.

Argentina’s Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) rose 2.37% month over month to 41.8 points in September 2026, following a 1.08% decline in August. Future Expectations increased 3.80%, while Current Conditions rose 0.33%. By subindex, Personal Situation increased 11.33% in September, while the other components declined. The largest decrease was recorded in Durable Goods and Real Estate (-3.42%), followed by Macroeconomic Situation (-0.75%). By region, the ICC increased in Greater Buenos Aires and the rest of the country, while declining in the City of Buenos Aires. The largest increase was recorded in the Interior (+5.23%), followed by GBA (+3.33%), while CABA posted a 6.78% decline. By income level, results were mixed: low-income households recorded a 12.33% increase, while high-income households posted a 4.07% decline. Year-on-year, the index rose 3.44%.

Argentina’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 1.08% month-over-month to 40.23 points in August 2026, following a 4.8% decline in July. By sub-index, Macroeconomic Conditions increased 3.06%, while all other components declined. The largest decrease was recorded in Durable Goods and Real Estate (-4.03%), followed by Personal Situation (-3.31%). By region, the ICC increased in CABA and Greater Buenos Aires, while declining in the Interior. GBA posted the largest increase (0.41%), followed by CABA (0.11%), while the Interior declined 3.79%. The Interior continued to record the highest index level at 43.82 points, while GBA had the lowest at 38.27 points. By income level, results were mixed, with low-income households recording a 2.13% increase and high-income households posting a 1.76% decline. High-income households continued to have a higher index at 42.68 points, compared with 36.76 points for low-income households.