Denmark’s consumer confidence fell to -17.2 in October 2026 from -13.7 in the previous month, dropping below the six-month average of -15.7 and marking the lowest reading since May, as all categories deteriorated. Perceptions of the country’s economic situation worsened, both for the current period (-27.8 vs -22.5) and the year ahead (-26.1 vs -19.2). Assessments of consumers’ financial situation also deteriorated, both over the past 12 months (-11.1 vs -8.6 in September) and over the next year (-5.9 vs -3.7), while consumers’ willingness to make major purchases became more pessimistic (-15.2 vs -14.3). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, assessments of current price growth increased (34 vs 28), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose (33.5 vs 31.9). Meanwhile, concerns about unemployment over the next year also increased (22 vs 19.2). source: Statistics Denmark

Consumer Confidence in Denmark decreased to -17.20 points in October from -13.70 points in September of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark averaged -1.43 points from 1974 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.50 points in January of 2006 and a record low of -37.00 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 October of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Denmark decreased to -17.20 points in October from -13.70 points in September of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark is expected to be -16.00 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 -12.00 points in 2027 and -13.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-22 06:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Sep -13.7 -13.1 -13.7
2026-10-22 06:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Oct -17.2 -13.7 -14
2026-11-20 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Nov -17.2


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -17.20 -13.70 points Oct 2026
Consumer Spending 278.00 278.80 DKK Billion Jun 2026
Disposable Personal Income 1436127.85 1385642.60 DKK Million Dec 2024
Retail Sales MoM 0.40 -0.30 percent Sep 2026
Retail Sales YoY 4.40 3.90 percent Sep 2026


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
-17.20 -13.70 15.50 -37.00 1974 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Danish Consumer Morale Falls to 5-Month Low
Denmark’s consumer confidence fell to -17.2 in October 2026 from -13.7 in the previous month, dropping below the six-month average of -15.7 and marking the lowest reading since May, as all categories deteriorated. Perceptions of the country’s economic situation worsened, both for the current period (-27.8 vs -22.5) and the year ahead (-26.1 vs -19.2). Assessments of consumers’ financial situation also deteriorated, both over the past 12 months (-11.1 vs -8.6 in September) and over the next year (-5.9 vs -3.7), while consumers’ willingness to make major purchases became more pessimistic (-15.2 vs -14.3). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, assessments of current price growth increased (34 vs 28), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose (33.5 vs 31.9). Meanwhile, concerns about unemployment over the next year also increased (22 vs 19.2).
2026-10-22
Danish Consumer Morale Weakens in September
Denmark’s consumer confidence fell to -13.7 in September 2026 from -13.1 in August, but remained above the six-month average of -15.7. The slight decline reflected consumers’ more unfavorable assessments of their financial situation over the past 12 months (-8.6 vs -7.6 in August), while expectations for household finances over the next year deteriorated (-3.7 vs 0.4). Meanwhile, perceptions of the country’s current economic conditions were slightly less negative (-22.5 vs -22.7), alongside expectations for Denmark’s economy in the year ahead (-19.2 vs -20.6). Consumers’ willingness to make major purchases was also less pessimistic (-14.3 vs -14.9). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, perceptions of current price growth eased (28.0 vs 29.9), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose (31.9 vs 30.5). Concerns about unemployment also intensified (19.2 vs 15.8), with households continuing to expect rising joblessness over the next 12 months.
2026-09-22
Danish Consumer Confidence at 6-Month High
Denmark’s consumer confidence rose to -13.1 in August 2026 from -14.7 in the previous month, marking the highest level since February. Expectations for the country’s current economic conditions over the past 12 months became less negative (-22.7 vs -23.8 in July), while households’ assessment of their financial situation compared with a year earlier also improved (-7.6 vs -10.5). For the year ahead, households’ expectations turned positive (0.4 vs -3.5). At the same time, willingness to make major purchases of consumer goods, such as a television or washing machine was also less negative (-14.9 vs -16.9). Outside the index, perceptions of current price growth eased (29.9 vs 30.4), while expectations for price growth over the next 12 months increased (30.5 vs 25.0). Concerns about unemployment over the year ahead also increased (15.8 vs 15.0).
2026-08-21