Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -28.3 in May 2026 from -27.4 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since March 2023, signaling a weaker household sentiment. The overall drop was driven by households more pessimistic view for savings (-19.3 vs -14.1 in April) and rising concerns about current financial conditions (-13.4 vs -12.5). Meanwhile, consumers were slightly less negative in their assessment of the general economic outlook (-44.0 vs -45.9), suggesting some resilience despite the broader decline in confidence. Concerns over future unemployment also eased marginally (36.6 vs 37.1). Among other indicators, concerns about their past financial situation continued to deteriorate (-17.2 vs -15.5). source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -28.30 points in May from -27.40 points in April of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia averaged -20.40 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 June of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -28.30 points in May from -27.40 points in April 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
2026-04-29 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Apr -27.4 -28.2 -28.7
2026-05-28 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
May -28.3 -27.4 -28
2026-06-29 07:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jun -28.3 -32


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -28.30 -27.40 points May 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 100.10 99.70 points May 2026
Gasoline Prices 2.06 1.98 USD/Liter May 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
-28.30 -27.40 6.50 -49.40 1997 - 2026 points Monthly
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Slovakia Consumer Morale Falls to Over 3-Year Low
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -28.3 in May 2026 from -27.4 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since March 2023, signaling a weaker household sentiment. The overall drop was driven by households more pessimistic view for savings (-19.3 vs -14.1 in April) and rising concerns about current financial conditions (-13.4 vs -12.5). Meanwhile, consumers were slightly less negative in their assessment of the general economic outlook (-44.0 vs -45.9), suggesting some resilience despite the broader decline in confidence. Concerns over future unemployment also eased marginally (36.6 vs 37.1). Among other indicators, concerns about their past financial situation continued to deteriorate (-17.2 vs -15.5).
2026-05-28
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