Consumer confidence in Brazil rose to 43.8 in the fourth quarter of 2020, slightly up from 42.8 in the third quarter but well below 47.3 in the fourth quarter of 2019. Consumers were more optimistic regarding their financial situation (47.9 from 45.3 in Q3) and personal income (47.5 from 44.5), likely influenced by the 13th salary received during that period. Also, the willingness to make major purchases increased (55.8 vs 54.4). However, debt situation is expected to deteriorate (49.8 vs 50.7). At the same time, consumers were more concerned about inflation (71.9 vs 71.4) and unemployment (66.6 vs 65.1). source: Confederacao Nacional da Industria (CNI)

Consumer Confidence in Brazil averaged 76.29 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.00 points in the third quarter of 2006 and a record low of 37.90 points in the second quarter of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Brazil Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Brazil Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 60.10 60.50 percent Dec 2025
Consumer Credit 4364800.00 4314500.00 BRL Million Nov 2025
Consumer Spending 235568.72 229305.68 BRL Million Sep 2025
FGV Consumer Confidence 87.30 90.20 points Jan 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.22 1.12 USD/Liter Jan 2026
Households Debt to GDP 36.50 36.60 percent of GDP Jun 2025
Private Sector Credit 6971600.00 6912500.00 BRL Million Nov 2025
Retail Sales MoM 1.00 0.50 percent Nov 2025
Retail Sales YoY 1.30 0.90 percent Nov 2025


Brazil Consumer Confidence
In Brazil, the National Index of Consumer Expectation (INEC) covers about 2,000 individuals randomly chosen in the streets of Brazilian cities. The questionnaire focuses on the consumer’s current financial situation and on expectations about inflation, unemployment, wages and major purchases for the next 6 months. The consumer confidence index is a diffusion index, ranging from 0 to 100 points. Values above 50 points indicates increasing confidence while values below 50 points indicates lack of confidence.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
43.80 42.80 116.00 37.90 1996 - 2020 points Quarterly