Pakistan Consumer Morale Weakens from 5-Month High

2025-12-18 02:50 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

The consumer confidence indicator in Pakistan declined to 40.2 in December 2025, down from 41.0 in the previous month, which was the highest level in five months.

Sentiment weakened regarding current economic conditions (40.8 vs 41.2 in November), expected economic conditions (39.6 vs 40.7), the perceived suitability of purchasing durable goods (34.2 vs 36.3), and expectations for future income (45.5 vs 47.6).

Also, concerns about unemployment over the next six months accelerated (70.7 vs 69.2).

However, consumers' expectations over households' financial conditions improved (45.6 vs 44.1%).

Meanwhile, inflation expectations declined (18.9 vs 20.0).



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