Mexico Consumer Confidence at Lowest Since 2022

2026-06-05 13:07 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Mexico’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 0.7 points to 43.5 in May 2026 from April, reaching its lowest level since December 2022 as households grew more pessimistic about current and future economic conditions.

All five components of the index declined during the month.

The sharpest decreases were recorded in perceptions of the country's economic outlook over the next 12 months, which fell 1.6 points to 43.3, and assessments of the current national economic situation, down 1.0 point to 37.3.

Confidence in current household finances declined 0.7 points to 50.2, while willingness to purchase durable goods fell by the same margin to 28.6.

Expectations for household finances over the next year also weakened, slipping 0.3 points to 57.5.

Compared with May 2025, consumer confidence was 3.4 points lower.



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Mexico Consumer Confidence at Lowest Since 2022
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