Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -26.7 in January 2026 from -22.4 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since March 2023 and currently 6.6 points below the long-term average, as sentiment deteriorated across all four components of the indicator. Consumers viewed the development of unemployment particularly negatively (31.5 vs 24.5 in December), pointing to rising concerns about job security. They also became more pessimistic about the evolution of their savings (-20.8 vs -16.1). In addition, worries increased about the forthcoming development of the overall economic situation (-42.6 vs -39.5), as well as about their own financial position (-11.7 vs -9.6). Among other indicators, consumers continued to see it as an unfavorable time to make major purchases (-19.7 vs -19.9) and prices are expected to rise further (30.6 vs 27.8). source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -26.70 points in January from -22.40 points in December of 2025. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia averaged -20.33 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 February of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia decreased to -26.70 points in January from -22.40 points in December of 2025. Consumer Confidence in Slovakia is expected to be -15.00 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 -20.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-30 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Dec -22.4 -24.6 -24
2026-01-29 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jan -26.7 -22.4 -22.7
2026-02-26 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Feb -26.7


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence -26.70 -22.40 points Jan 2026
Consumer Spending 15.03 14.71 EUR Billion Sep 2025
Disposable Personal Income 20224.16 20466.92 EUR Million Sep 2025
Economic Optimism Index 97.40 101.90 points Jan 2026
Gasoline Prices 1.21 1.24 USD/Liter Jan 2026
Retail Sales MoM -0.70 -0.70 percent Nov 2025
Retail Sales YoY -3.20 0.60 percent Nov 2025


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
-26.70 -22.40 6.50 -49.40 1997 - 2026 points Monthly
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Slovakia Consumer Morale Lowest in Nearly 3 Years
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator dropped to -26.7 in January 2026 from -22.4 in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since March 2023 and currently 6.6 points below the long-term average, as sentiment deteriorated across all four components of the indicator. Consumers viewed the development of unemployment particularly negatively (31.5 vs 24.5 in December), pointing to rising concerns about job security. They also became more pessimistic about the evolution of their savings (-20.8 vs -16.1). In addition, worries increased about the forthcoming development of the overall economic situation (-42.6 vs -39.5), as well as about their own financial position (-11.7 vs -9.6). Among other indicators, consumers continued to see it as an unfavorable time to make major purchases (-19.7 vs -19.9) and prices are expected to rise further (30.6 vs 27.8).
2026-01-29
Slovakia Consumer Mood Improves in December
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator rose to -22.4 in December 2025 from -24.6 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since September, as confidence improved across three of the four components of the indicator. Households assessed the expected development of their financial situation more optimistically, both in terms of their overall finances (-9.6 vs -12.9 in November) and their ability to save (-16.1 vs -18.9). Expectations around unemployment (24.5 vs 27.2) also became more favorable. On the other hand, concerns about the future development of the overall economic situation deepened (-39.5 vs -39.2).
2025-12-30
Slovakia Consumer Morale Lowest Since March 2023
Slovakia’s consumer confidence indicator declined to -24.6 in November 2025 from -22.8 in the previous month, reaching its lowest level since March 2023. The deterioration was largely attributed to a weaker assessment of households’ savings expectations (-18.9 vs -14.3 in October) and a more pessimistic outlook on household finances (-12.9 vs -10.8). At the same time, concerns about unemployment increased slightly (27.2 vs 27.1), while sentiment regarding the overall economic situation continued to deteriorate (-39.2 vs -39.0).
2025-11-27