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).

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.

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).