The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -7 in August 2026 from -5 in the previous month, marking the sixth consecutive month of negative readings. The decline was mainly driven by more pessimistic expectations for the broader economy and employment outlook. The assessment of the general economic situation in Belgium worsened to -32 from -27 in July, while concerns over unemployment climbed to a sixteen-month high of 16 from 14 in July. Households also slightly lowered their saving intentions, with expectations for saving capacity edging down to 22 from 23. In contrast, perceptions of household financial conditions remained unchanged at -2 for a third consecutive month. source: National Bank of Belgium

Consumer Confidence in Belgium decreased to -7 points in August from -5 points in July of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Belgium averaged -7.21 points from 1985 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 16.00 points in August of 2000 and a record low of -28.00 points in January of 1985. This page provides - Belgium Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Belgium Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Belgium decreased to -7 points in August from -5 points in July of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Belgium is expected to be -9.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Belgium Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -2.00 points in 2027 and -3.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-22 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jul -5 -7 -8
2026-08-21 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Aug -7 -5 -6
2026-09-22 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Sep -7 -9


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -7.00 -5.00 points Aug 2026
Consumer Spending 67631.70 67391.60 EUR Million Jun 2026
Disposable Personal Income 133126.50 130466.10 EUR Million Mar 2026
Personal Savings 11.90 13.20 percent Mar 2026


Belgium Consumer Confidence
In Belgium, the consumer confidence indicator supplies concise information on consumers’ confidence regarding the progress of the economy. The index is based on a monthly telephone survey of more than 1,000 consumers on their outlook for the country's job and economic prospects as well as their own financial situation and ability to save money. The index is the balance of positive and negative replies, with a figure of zero meaning Belgians are evenly split on whether things will improve or worsen for consumers in the next year.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-7.00 -5.00 16.00 -28.00 1985 - 2026 points Monthly
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Belgium Consumer Mood Falls in August
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -7 in August 2026 from -5 in the previous month, marking the sixth consecutive month of negative readings. The decline was mainly driven by more pessimistic expectations for the broader economy and employment outlook. The assessment of the general economic situation in Belgium worsened to -32 from -27 in July, while concerns over unemployment climbed to a sixteen-month high of 16 from 14 in July. Households also slightly lowered their saving intentions, with expectations for saving capacity edging down to 22 from 23. In contrast, perceptions of household financial conditions remained unchanged at -2 for a third consecutive month.
2026-08-21
Belgium Consumer Sentiment Improves in July
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium rose to -5 in July 2026 from -7 in the previous month, improving for the fourth consecutive month and reaching its highest level in four months. Consumer sentiment strengthened across most components, with expectations for the country's economic outlook becoming less pessimistic (-27 vs. -31), although they remained firmly in negative territory. Expectations regarding households' financial situation were unchanged at -2, while views on savings capacity became more optimistic, rising to 23 from 19. In contrast, confidence in the labor market deteriorated slightly, as expectations for unemployment increased to 14 from 13, returning to the level recorded two months earlier and remaining in pessimistic territory.
2026-07-22
Belgium Consumer Confidence Improves in June
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium rose to -7 in June 2026 from -10 in the previous month, marking an improvement, although sentiment remains in negative territory. The improvement was driven by a broad-based recovery across most components. Consumers’ expectations for the economic situation over the next 12 months improved to -31 from -37 in May, while unemployment expectations eased slightly to 13 from 14, indicating a marginal improvement in labor market sentiment. Expectations for households’ financial situation also improved to -2 from -4. However, saving capacity rose to 19 from 14 in May, suggesting households expect to build up more savings despite still-cautious sentiment.
2026-06-22