South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 112.1 in February 2026, up 1.3 points from 110.8 in January to mark the highest level since the 8-year high in November. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was 96, unchanged from January, while expectations for the future outlook were 101, one point higher than in the previous month. Sentiment about future household income remained at 103, and expectations for future household spending remained at 111. Consumers’ views on current domestic economic conditions improved to 95, while expectations for future domestic economic conditions rose to 102. Overall, the data suggest a modest improvement in confidence driven by notably better assessments of the domestic economy and its future prospects. Inflation expectations were 2.6% for the year ahead, 2.5% for the three-year horizon and 2.5% for the five-year horizon. source: The Bank of Korea

Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 112.10 points in February from 110.80 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in South Korea averaged 100.53 points from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 122.10 points in October of 2009 and a record low of 69.20 points in December of 2008. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. South Korea Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 112.10 points in February from 110.80 points in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in South Korea is expected to be 105.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Korea Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 107.00 points in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-22 09:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jan 110.8 109.9 110.2
2026-02-23 09:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Feb 112.1 110.8 111
2026-03-24 09:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Mar 112.1 105


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bank Lending Rate 4.19 4.15 percent Dec 2025
Consumer Confidence 112.10 110.80 points Feb 2026
Consumer Credit 1978785.00 1964814.70 KRW Billion Dec 2025
Consumer Spending 279749.60 276188.10 KRW Billion Sep 2025
Disposable Personal Income 2588759.30 2438258.30 KRW Billion Dec 2024
Economic Optimism Index 98.80 94.00 points Feb 2026
Personal Savings 34.40 35.60 percent Sep 2025


South Korea Consumer Confidence
In South Korea, the Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The index is based on a survey of around 2200 households. The CCSI is computed as a sum of six variables, including current living standards, prospective household income and prospective spending. A CCSI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
112.10 110.80 122.10 69.20 1998 - 2026 points Monthly
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South Korea Consumer Confidence Improves
South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 112.1 in February 2026, up 1.3 points from 110.8 in January to mark the highest level since the 8-year high in November. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was 96, unchanged from January, while expectations for the future outlook were 101, one point higher than in the previous month. Sentiment about future household income remained at 103, and expectations for future household spending remained at 111. Consumers’ views on current domestic economic conditions improved to 95, while expectations for future domestic economic conditions rose to 102. Overall, the data suggest a modest improvement in confidence driven by notably better assessments of the domestic economy and its future prospects. Inflation expectations were 2.6% for the year ahead, 2.5% for the three-year horizon and 2.5% for the five-year horizon.
2026-02-23
South Korea Consumer Sentiment Improves
South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 110.8 in January 2026, up 1.0 point from 109.8 in December. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was 96, one point higher than in December, while expectations for the future outlook were 100, unchanged from the previous month. Sentiment about future household income remained at 103, and expectations for future household spending rose to 111. Consumers’ views on current domestic economic conditions improved to 90, while expectations for future domestic economic conditions rose to 98. Overall, the data suggest a modest improvement in confidence driven by slightly better assessments of the domestic economy and firmer spending expectations. Inflation expectations were 2.6% for the year ahead, 2.5% for the three-year horizon and 2.5% for the five-year horizon.
2026-01-22
South Korea Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates
South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index stood at 109.9 in December 2025, down 2.5 points from 112.4 in November. Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards was 95, one point lower than in November, while expectations for the future outlook were 100, one point lower than the previous month. Sentiment about future household income decreased to 103, and expectations for future household spending stayed at 110. Consumers’ views on current domestic economic conditions weakened to 89, while expectations for future domestic economic conditions fell to 96. Overall, the data suggest a broad deterioration in confidence driven by weaker assessments of the domestic economy and lower income expectations. Inflation expectations were 2.6% for the year ahead, 2.6% for the three-year horizon and 2.5% for the five-year horizon.
2025-12-26