Portugal's consumer confidence index inched higher to -22.6 in July of 2026 from -25.9 in the previous month, extending the rebound from the over-two-year low of 27.1 in May. Despite remaining well below historical averages, the result was consistent with easing borrowing costs after the momentary resumption of energy exports from the Middle East. Improvements were noted in households' financial situation (-15 vs -16.2 in June) and the country's economic situation (-53.7 vs -55.1) over the last year. Future expectations also improved, with expectations on household financial situation (-8.8 vs -13) and macroeconomic conditions (-38.9 vs -45.6). source: Statistics Portugal

Consumer Confidence in Portugal increased to -22.60 points in July from -25.90 points in June of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Portugal averaged -18.57 points from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -0.80 points in November of 1997 and a record low of -46.80 points in December of 2012. This page provides - Portugal Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Portugal Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Portugal increased to -22.60 points in July from -25.90 points in June of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Portugal is expected to be -26.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Portugal Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -16.00 points in 2027 and -17.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-29 08:30 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jun -25.90 -27.10 -26
2026-07-30 08:30 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jul -22.60 -25.90 -26.4
2026-08-28 08:30 AM
Consumer Confidence
Aug -22.60 -23


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -22.60 -25.90 points Jul 2026
Consumer Spending 39087.58 39035.40 EUR Million Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income 76004.32 81360.70 EUR Million Mar 2026
Personal Savings 12.10 12.20 percent Dec 2025
Retail Sales MoM 1.70 -0.20 percent Jun 2026
Retail Sales YoY 3.00 2.80 percent Jun 2026


Portugal Consumer Confidence
In Portugal, the consumer confidence index on three terms moving averages is based on interviews with consumers about their perceptions of the country's current and future economic situation and their tendencies to purchase. It is estimated using the difference between the share of positive evaluation responses and negative evaluation responses, but do not include the share of neutral responses. The use of moving averages smooths out the series by removing the irregular movements, allowing the detection of the short-term trends.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-22.60 -25.90 -0.80 -46.80 1997 - 2026 points Monthly
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Portugal Consumer Confidence Edges Higher
Portugal's consumer confidence index inched higher to -22.6 in July of 2026 from -25.9 in the previous month, extending the rebound from the over-two-year low of 27.1 in May. Despite remaining well below historical averages, the result was consistent with easing borrowing costs after the momentary resumption of energy exports from the Middle East. Improvements were noted in households' financial situation (-15 vs -16.2 in June) and the country's economic situation (-53.7 vs -55.1) over the last year. Future expectations also improved, with expectations on household financial situation (-8.8 vs -13) and macroeconomic conditions (-38.9 vs -45.6).
2026-07-30
Portugal Consumer Confidence Improves
Portugal's consumer confidence index rose to -25.9 in June 2026 from -27.1 in May, marking the first improvement in sentiment since December 2025. Over the past year, consumer sentiment weakened, with households' financial outlook deteriorating to -16.2 from -15.5 and perceptions of the country's economic situation declining to -55.1 from -50.7. Current price concerns increased to 67.0 from 63.2, while assessments of households' financial situation eased to 15 from 16. Looking ahead, confidence improved, with expectations for the country's economic situation rising to -45.6 from -48.5, households' financial outlook improving to -13.0 from -14.0, and price concerns falling to 59.1 from 66.4.
2026-06-29
Portugal Consumer Confidence at 2024-Lows
The consumer confidence index in Portugal fell to -27.1 in May 2026, down from -23.9 in April, marking the lowest level since January 2024. The deterioration in sentiment was broad-based regarding the last 12 months, the index measuring the increase in prices rose to 63.2 from 57.2 last month, while household sentiment weakened to -15.5 from -12.7 and views on the country’s economic situation declined to -50.7 from -43.8. Looking ahead, expectations for countrie’s economy also deteriorated to -48.5 from -42.2, amid rising concerns over prices (66.4 vs 61.1) and unemployment (27.7 vs 25.3). In contrast, uncertainty regarding future household financial conditions improved slightly to -18.1 from -20.8.
2026-05-28