Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 5.2 percentage points to 15.5% in August 2026 from July. The decline was driven by a 7.7-point drop in the Consumer Expectations Index to 22.6% and a 1.6-point decrease in the Economic Conditions Index to 4.8%. Consumer expectations deteriorated as households’ assessment of their economic outlook fell to 36.4% from 41.8%, while general expectations for the economy declined to 16.7% from 24.8%. The outlook for the country’s economy fell to 14.8% from 24.3%. Meanwhile, households’ assessment of current economic conditions declined to 5.4% from 11.1%. Willingness to buy durable goods increased to 4.2% from 1.7%. Compared with August 2025, the Consumer Confidence Index increased by 17.9 percentage points. source: Fedesarrollo

Consumer Confidence in Colombia decreased to 15.50 percent in August from 20.70 percent in July of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Colombia averaged 4.99 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 38.80 percent in August of 2010 and a record low of -41.30 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Colombia Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Colombia Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Colombia decreased to 15.50 percent in August from 20.70 percent in July of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Colombia is expected to be 11.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 9.00 percent in 2027 and 7.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-08-13 03:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jul 20.7% 24.3% 24.0%
2026-09-16 02:40 PM
Consumer Confidence
Aug 15.5% 20.7% 21.3%
2026-10-15 03:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Sep 15.5% 11.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 15.50 20.70 percent Aug 2026
Consumer Credit 226375.45 224646.11 COP Billion Jul 2026
Consumer Spending 200930.00 200016.00 COP Billion Jun 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.31 1.37 USD/Liter Sep 2026
Households Debt to GDP 25.70 25.50 percent of GDP Mar 2026
Private Sector Credit 489557.00 469609.00 COP Million Aug 2026
Retail Sales MoM -2.60 -1.20 percent Jul 2026
Retail Sales YoY 5.30 14.70 percent Jul 2026


Colombia Consumer Confidence
In Colombia, Consumer Opinion Survey (EOC), measures the level of optimism that households have about their economic situation and the country's general economic condition taking into account information regarding the previous and the next year. The survey gives an inside about consumers’ willingness to buy household appliances and vehicles, and their ability to qualify for a credit. The results are presented as a balance between favorable and unfavorable responses, with a positive percentage meaning that favorable responses outweighed unfavorable responses. The survey is based on a sample of around 600 persons, age 25-44, living in the 4 biggest Colombian cities and with different levels of income (low, medium and high).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
15.50 20.70 38.80 -41.30 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly

News Stream
Colombia Consumer Confidence Falls in August
Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 5.2 percentage points to 15.5% in August 2026 from July. The decline was driven by a 7.7-point drop in the Consumer Expectations Index to 22.6% and a 1.6-point decrease in the Economic Conditions Index to 4.8%. Consumer expectations deteriorated as households’ assessment of their economic outlook fell to 36.4% from 41.8%, while general expectations for the economy declined to 16.7% from 24.8%. The outlook for the country’s economy fell to 14.8% from 24.3%. Meanwhile, households’ assessment of current economic conditions declined to 5.4% from 11.1%. Willingness to buy durable goods increased to 4.2% from 1.7%. Compared with August 2025, the Consumer Confidence Index increased by 17.9 percentage points.
2026-09-16
Colombia Consumer Confidence Weakens in July
Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.6 percentage points to 20.7% in July 2026 from 24.3% in June. The decline was driven by a 7.4-point drop in the Economic Conditions Index to 6.4%, while the Consumer Expectations Index fell 1.1 points to 30.3%. The share of respondents expecting “good economic times” over the next 12 months declined to 24.8% from 31.3%. Meanwhile, expectations for an improvement in the national economy rose to 24.3% from 22.5%, while households reported a better outlook for their current financial situation, with the indicator rising to 41.8% from 40.2%. The share of respondents reporting a deterioration in their household’s financial condition fell slightly to 11.1% from 11.5%. Meanwhile, willingness to purchase durable goods slumped to 1.7% from 16.1%.
2026-08-13
Colombia Consumer Confidence Jumps in June
Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index rose 6.5 percentage points to 24.3% in June 2026 from 17.8% in May. The Consumer Expectations Index climbed to 31.4% in June from 26.7% in May, while the Current Economic Conditions Index rose to 13.8% from 4.4%. Consumers became more optimistic about both their household finances and the country's economic outlook. The share of respondents expecting "good economic times" over the next 12 months increased to 31.3% from 21.1%, while expectations for an improvement in the national economy rose to 22.5% from 16.8%. Households also reported a better assessment of their current financial situation. The balance of respondents who said their household's financial condition was better than a year earlier increased to 11.5% from 3.1%. Meanwhile, willingness to purchase durable goods jumped to 16.1% from 5.8%.
2026-07-17