Denmark’s consumer confidence index fell to -19.8 in May 2026 from -18.6 in the previous month, remaining at its lowest level since November 2025. Expectations for the overall economic situation deteriorated further for the present (-35.9 vs -31.8 in April), while views for the year ahead improved slightly but remained negative (-26.7 vs -27.5). At the same time, households’ assessments of their financial situation worsened for both the present (-9.5 vs -6.8) and the future (-13.6 vs -12.5). Sentiment regarding major purchases improved marginally but stayed negative (-13.2 vs -14.6). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, consumers reported higher perceived prices at present (44.0 vs 36.8), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months eased slightly (40.8 vs 43.7). Meanwhile, concerns about unemployment over the coming year continued to rise (22.2 vs 20.0). source: Statistics Denmark

Consumer Confidence in Denmark decreased to -19.80 points in May from -18.60 points in April of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark averaged -1.30 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 May of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Denmark decreased to -19.80 points in May from -18.60 points in April of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Denmark is expected to be -17.00 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 -11.00 points in 2027 and -10.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-22 06:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Apr -18.6 -13.8 -14.7
2026-05-21 06:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
May -19.8 -18.6 -19.4
2026-06-22 06:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jun -19.8 -17


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -19.80 -18.60 points May 2026
Consumer Spending 280.30 277.10 DKK Billion Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 1436127.85 1385642.60 DKK Million Dec 2024
Retail Sales MoM -1.80 2.80 percent Apr 2026
Retail Sales YoY 1.30 7.00 percent Apr 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
-19.80 -18.60 15.50 -37.00 1974 - 2026 points Monthly

News Stream
Danish Consumer Mood Worsens to 6-Month Low
Denmark’s consumer confidence index fell to -19.8 in May 2026 from -18.6 in the previous month, remaining at its lowest level since November 2025. Expectations for the overall economic situation deteriorated further for the present (-35.9 vs -31.8 in April), while views for the year ahead improved slightly but remained negative (-26.7 vs -27.5). At the same time, households’ assessments of their financial situation worsened for both the present (-9.5 vs -6.8) and the future (-13.6 vs -12.5). Sentiment regarding major purchases improved marginally but stayed negative (-13.2 vs -14.6). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, consumers reported higher perceived prices at present (44.0 vs 36.8), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months eased slightly (40.8 vs 43.7). Meanwhile, concerns about unemployment over the coming year continued to rise (22.2 vs 20.0).
2026-05-21
Danish Consumer Mood Worsens to 5-Month Low
Denmark’s consumer confidence index fell to -18.6 in April 2026 from -13.8 in the previous month, marking its lowest level since November 2025. Expectations for the overall economic situation worsened further for both the present (-31.8 vs -22.6 in March) and the year ahead (-27.5 vs -19.2). At the same time, households’ views of their financial situation in a year turned negative (-6.8 vs 0.8), while assessments of the current situation edged lower (-12.5 vs -12.7). Sentiment on major purchases improved marginally but remained negative (-14.6 vs -15.5). Among components not included in the overall confidence indicator, consumers reported higher perceived prices both at present (36.8 vs 29.4) and over the next year (43.7 vs 23.5), while concerns about unemployment in the year ahead continued to rise (20 vs 17.9).
2026-04-22
Danish Consumer Mood Weakens to 3-Month Low
Denmark’s consumer confidence index fell to -13.8 in March 2026 from an over one-year high of -13.1 in the previous month, marking the lowest reading since December 2025. Expectations regarding the overall economic situation deteriorated for both the present (-22.6 vs -20.7 in February) and the future (-19.2 vs -12.8). At the same time, households’ assessment of their current financial situation compared to a year ago remained pessimistic (-12.7 vs -12.4). Meanwhile, expectations for household finances over the next year improved (0.8 vs -0.8), and consumers’ sentiment on major purchases became less negative (-15.5 vs -18.7). Among other developments in consumer expectations, consumers reported slower price increases over the past 12 months (29.4 vs 33.2), while expectations for the year ahead rose (23.5 vs 11.9). In addition, concerns about unemployment over the next year increased (17.9 vs 13.2).
2026-03-23