Paraguay Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Month Low

Paraguay’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 39.09 points in September 2026 from 39.67 in August, marking its lowest reading since May. The Economic Situation Index declined by 1.50 points month-over-month to 28.42, while the Economic Expectations Index rose by 0.33 points to 49.75. The share of consumers who considered saving possible increased by 1.75 percentage points from the previous month to 12.75%. Regarding durable goods purchases, month-over-month increases were recorded for cars and motorcycles, while the housing category remained unchanged and purchases of household appliances declined.

Paraguay’s Consumer Confidence Index fell 3.32 points to 39.67 in August 2026 from July, marking its lowest reading since May. The Economic Situation Index decreased to 29.92 from 32.42, while the Economic Expectations Index fell to 49.42 from 53.55. Meanwhile, consumers’ willingness to purchase durable goods declined, as did their assessment of saving possibilities.

Paraguay’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 42.99 in July 2026 from 41.23 in June, although it remained below the neutral threshold. The Economic Situation Index increased 2.17 points to 32.42, while the Economic Expectations Index rose 1.34 points to 53.55. Meanwhile, 13.50% of respondents said they were willing to save, down 1.50 percentage points from the previous month. Regarding willingness to purchase durable goods, intentions to buy houses and motorcycles increased, while those for household appliances and automobiles declined.