Denmark’s consumer confidence index rose to -13.1 in February 2026 from -13.4 in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January 2025. Expectations regarding the overall economic situation improved for both the present (-20.7 vs -24.4 in January) and the future (-12.8 vs -15.8). At the same time, households’ outlook for their financial situation a year ahead continued to become less pessimistic, moving closer to neutral (-0.8 vs -1.5). In contrast, assessments of current household finances deteriorated. (-12.4 vs -8.2). Sentiment toward major purchases also weakened, both for the present (-18.7 vs -17.2) and for the year ahead (-6.4 vs -4.3). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, consumers reported slower price increases for both the current situation (33.2 vs 44.5) and the coming year (11.9 vs 18.1). In addition, concerns about unemployment over the next 12 months eased, with the indicator improving to 13.2 from 15.6. source: Statistics Denmark

Consumer Confidence in Denmark increased to -13.10 points in February from -13.40 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark averaged -1.21 points from 1974 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.50 points in January of 2006 and a record low of -37 points in October of 2022. This page provides the latest reported value for - Denmark Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Denmark Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Denmark increased to -13.10 points in February from -13.40 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark 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 Denmark Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -2.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-22 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jan -13.4 -17.3 -17.6
2026-02-19 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Feb -13.1 -13.4 -14
2026-03-23 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Mar -13.1 -10


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -13.10 -13.40 points Feb 2026
Consumer Spending 274.80 273.90 DKK Billion Sep 2025
Disposable Personal Income 1436127.85 1385642.60 DKK Million Dec 2024
Retail Sales MoM -1.20 1.50 percent Dec 2025
Retail Sales YoY 3.30 4.90 percent Dec 2025


Denmark Consumer Confidence
In Denmark, the consumer confidence indicator analyzes the consumer climate through questions about the economic situation as perceived by consumers at a given time concerning both the general economic situation in Denmark and the financial situation of the family. At present an omnibus survey consists of a sample of about 1,500 persons, drawn from a population of persons aged 16-74 years residing in Denmark.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-13.10 -13.40 15.50 -37.00 1974 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Danish Consumer Mood at Over 1-Year High
Denmark’s consumer confidence index rose to -13.1 in February 2026 from -13.4 in the previous month, marking the highest reading since January 2025. Expectations regarding the overall economic situation improved for both the present (-20.7 vs -24.4 in January) and the future (-12.8 vs -15.8). At the same time, households’ outlook for their financial situation a year ahead continued to become less pessimistic, moving closer to neutral (-0.8 vs -1.5). In contrast, assessments of current household finances deteriorated. (-12.4 vs -8.2). Sentiment toward major purchases also weakened, both for the present (-18.7 vs -17.2) and for the year ahead (-6.4 vs -4.3). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, consumers reported slower price increases for both the current situation (33.2 vs 44.5) and the coming year (11.9 vs 18.1). In addition, concerns about unemployment over the next 12 months eased, with the indicator improving to 13.2 from 15.6.
2026-02-19
Danish Consumer Morale Improves to 1-Year High
Denmark’s consumer confidence index increased to -13.4 in January 2026 from -17.3 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since January 2025, driven by a better assessment of household's current financial situation, climbing to -8.2, the highest level since March 2025, from -15.7 in December. Expectations for the national economy over the next 12 months also became less pessimistic (-15.8 vs -21.0), while outlooks for household finances in a year edged closer to neutral (-1.5 vs -4). However, consumers continued to view Denmark’s current economic situation as weaker than a year ago (-24.4 vs -28.7) and sentiment toward major purchases remained subdued (-17.2 vs -17.3), reflecting ongoing caution. Among other indicators, consumers reported higher prices than a year earlier (44.5 vs 50.8) but expected slower price increases ahead (18.1 vs 26.1), while expectations for higher unemployment over the coming year remained elevated (15.6 vs 15.7).
2026-01-22
Danish Consumer Mood Highest in 4 Months
Denmark’s consumer confidence index increased to -17.3 in December 2025 from -20.1 in the previous month. It marked the highest reading since August, supported by improvements in sentiment about the country’s economic situation over the past 12 months (-28.7 vs -34.4 in November), as well as expectations for the next 12 months (-21.0 vs -27.2). At the same time, consumers’ expectations regarding the climate for major purchases at present (-17.3 vs -19.5) and for the coming year (-8.8 vs -9.1) were both less pessimistic. Meanwhile, households reported a slight deterioration in their personal financial situation (-15.7 vs -15.1). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, concerns about unemployment over the next 12 months declined (15.7 vs 8.6), and expectations for price developments in the coming year also decreased (26.1 vs 30.8).
2025-12-19