Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator edged up by 0.8 percentage points to -27.4 in April 2026 from -28.2 in the previous month, which was the lowest in three years, signaling a slight improvement in household sentiment. Consumers were less pessimistic about their ability to save (-14.1 vs -16.1 in March), while concerns over future unemployment also eased marginally (37.1 vs 38.8). Conversely, sentiment deteriorated further regarding households’ current financial situation (-12.5 vs -12) and the country’s general economic outlook (-45.9 vs -45.7). Among other indicators, consumers were also less negative about making major purchases (-18.2 vs -20.5), suggesting a modest improvement in spending intentions, while inflation expectations continued to rise (39.3 vs 38.8). source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia increased to -27.40 points in April from -28.20 points in March of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia averaged -20.38 points from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6.50 points in December of 2006 and a record low of -49.40 points in August of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Slovakia Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Slovakia Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia increased to -27.40 points in April from -28.20 points in March of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia is expected to be -32.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Slovakia Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -26.00 points in 2027 and -22.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-03-30 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Mar -28.2 -25 -27
2026-04-29 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Apr -27.4 -28.2 -28.7
2026-05-28 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
May -27.4


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -27.40 -28.20 points Apr 2026
Consumer Spending 15.10 15.03 EUR Billion Dec 2025
Disposable Personal Income 22526.81 20224.16 EUR Million Dec 2025
Economic Optimism Index 99.70 95.00 points Apr 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.98 1.82 USD/Liter Apr 2026
Retail Sales MoM 2.70 0.10 percent Mar 2026
Retail Sales YoY 6.20 -2.50 percent Mar 2026


Slovakia Consumer Confidence
In Slovakia, the consumer confidence survey measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The consumer confidence indicator is the arithmetic average of the balances (%) of four questions: the financial situation of households, the general economic situation, unemployment expectations (with inverted sign) and savings, all over the next 12 months.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-27.40 -28.20 6.50 -49.40 1997 - 2026 points Monthly
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Slovakia Consumer Morale Edges Up in April
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator edged up by 0.8 percentage points to -27.4 in April 2026 from -28.2 in the previous month, which was the lowest in three years, signaling a slight improvement in household sentiment. Consumers were less pessimistic about their ability to save (-14.1 vs -16.1 in March), while concerns over future unemployment also eased marginally (37.1 vs 38.8). Conversely, sentiment deteriorated further regarding households’ current financial situation (-12.5 vs -12) and the country’s general economic outlook (-45.9 vs -45.7). Among other indicators, consumers were also less negative about making major purchases (-18.2 vs -20.5), suggesting a modest improvement in spending intentions, while inflation expectations continued to rise (39.3 vs 38.8).
2026-04-29
Slovakia Consumer Morale Lowest in 3 Years
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -28.2 in March 2026 from -25.0 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading  since March 2023, placing it 8.3 points below the long-term average signaling a deterioration in household sentiment. The overall drop was driven by households more pessimistic view of the general economic outlook (-45.7 vs -38.2 in February) and expressed heightened concern over future unemployment (38.8 vs 33.3) signaling increased anxiety about economic conditions and job security. Meanwhile, consumers were slightly less negative in their assessment of their household financial situation, including both their current finances (-12.0 vs -12.3) and expectations for savings (-16.1 vs -16.2), suggesting some resilience despite the broader decline in confidence.
2026-03-30
Slovakia Consumer Mood Edges Up in February
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator rose to -25 in February 2026 from -26.7 in the previous month, though it remained 5.1 points below its long-term average. Sentiment improved as households took a less pessimistic view of the general economic outlook (-38.2 vs -42.6 in January) and their savings position (-16.2 vs -20.8). In contrast, expectations for their financial situation deteriorated further (-12.3 vs -11.7), while concerns about unemployment increased (33.3 vs 31.5). Among other indicators, consumers were also less negative about major purchases (-19.2 vs -19.7), though sentiment remained unfavorable, while inflation expectations ticked up (30.7 vs 30.6).
2026-02-26