The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -10 in May 2026 from -9 in the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of negative readings and the lowest level since May last year. The decline was driven mainly by a sharp increase in unemployment concerns, which climbed to a thirteen-month high of 14 from 6 in April. At the same time, expectations for saving capacity fell to 14 from 18, the lowest level since February 2024, suggesting that households are becoming more cautious about their savings outlook. In contrast, the assessment of the general economic situation in Belgium improved to -37 from -43, while perceptions of household financial conditions also became slightly less negative, easing to -4 from -5. source: National Bank of Belgium

Consumer Confidence in Belgium decreased to -10 points in May from -9 points in April of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Belgium averaged -7.22 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 May of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Belgium decreased to -10 points in May from -9 points in April of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Belgium is expected to be -10.00 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
2026-04-22 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Apr -9 -6 -8
2026-05-20 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
May -10 -9 -12
2026-06-22 09:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jun -10 -10


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -10.00 -9.00 points May 2026
Consumer Spending 66966.20 66994.70 EUR Million Dec 2025
Disposable Personal Income 141870.20 125678.80 EUR Million Dec 2025
Personal Savings 13.00 12.70 percent Sep 2025


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
-10.00 -9.00 16.00 -28.00 1985 - 2026 points Monthly
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Belgium Consumer Mood Hits 13-Month Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -10 in May 2026 from -9 in the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of negative readings and the lowest level since May last year. The decline was driven mainly by a sharp increase in unemployment concerns, which climbed to a thirteen-month high of 14 from 6 in April. At the same time, expectations for saving capacity fell to 14 from 18, the lowest level since February 2024, suggesting that households are becoming more cautious about their savings outlook. In contrast, the assessment of the general economic situation in Belgium improved to -37 from -43, while perceptions of household financial conditions also became slightly less negative, easing to -4 from -5.
2026-05-20
Belgium Consumer Confidence Falls to 1-Year Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -9 in April 2026 from -6 in the previous month, marking its lowest level since April last year. The decline was driven by worsening expectations for households’ financial situation over the next twelve months, with the index falling to -5 from -3 in March. At the same time, expectations regarding saving capacity became less optimistic, declining to 18 from 22 over the past two months. In contrast, expectations for the broader economic situation in Belgium showed slight improvement, with the index rising to -43 from -45, while concerns about unemployment eased, with sentiment turning positive as the indicator climbed to 6 from -3.
2026-04-22
Belgium Consumer Mood Hits 10-Month Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Belgium dropped to -6 in March 2026 from 1 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since May last year, driven by a significant worsening in expectations for the economic situation in Belgium, which fell to -45 from -25 in February, the weakest level since 2022. At the same time, fears of unemployment increased sharply, with the indicator rising to -3 from -11, signaling heightened concerns about job security. On a personal level, households became slightly more pessimistic about their financial situation, with the index easing to -3 from -2. Meanwhile, expectations regarding saving capacity remained unchanged at 22, indicating that households are maintaining their savings outlook despite growing economic uncertainty.
2026-03-23