South Korea Consumer Confidence

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South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index rose by 0.5 points to 106.6 in June 2026 compared with the previous month. Consumer sentiment regarding current domestic economic conditions increased three points to 86, while expectations for future economic conditions slipped one point to 92. Sentiment on current living standards rose one point to 94, while the outlook for future living standards remained unchanged at 97. Expectations for future household income and spending were also unchanged at 100 and 110, respectively. Meanwhile, the expected inflation rate for the next year stood at 2.8%, while three-year and five-year inflation expectations were 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively. source: The Bank of Korea

Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 106.60 points in June from 106.10 points in May of 2026. Consumer Confidence in South Korea averaged 100.58 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 June of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 106.60 points in June from 106.10 points in May of 2026. Consumer Confidence in South Korea is expected to be 107.00 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 115.00 points in 2027 and 110.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Bank Lending Rate	4.20	4.20	percent	Apr 2026
Consumer Confidence	106.60	106.10	points	Jun 2026
Consumer Credit	1993110.80	1979088.40	KRW Billion	Mar 2026
Consumer Spending	281899.10	280610.30	KRW Billion	Mar 2026
Disposable Personal Income	2588759.30	2438258.30	KRW Billion	Dec 2024
Economic Optimism Index	97.50	91.70	points	May 2026
Personal Savings	41.70	36.00	percent	Mar 2026

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
	106.60	106.10	122.10	69.20	1998 - 2026	points	Monthly	NSA

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South Korea Consumer Sentiment Improves in June

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index rose by 0.5 points to 106.6 in June 2026 compared with the previous month. Consumer sentiment regarding current domestic economic conditions increased three points to 86, while expectations for future economic conditions slipped one point to 92. Sentiment on current living standards rose one point to 94, while the outlook for future living standards remained unchanged at 97. Expectations for future household income and spending were also unchanged at 100 and 110, respectively. Meanwhile, the expected inflation rate for the next year stood at 2.8%, while three-year and five-year inflation expectations were 2.7% and 2.6%, respectively.

2026-06-22

South Korea Consumer Confidence Rises in May

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index rose by 6.9 points to 106.1 in May 2026, as households grew more optimistic about economic conditions and income prospects. Sentiment regarding current living standards increased to 93 from 91, while expectations for future living standards rose five points to 97. Consumer sentiment for future household income edged up to 100, and expectations for future household spending increased to 110. Confidence in current domestic economic conditions jumped 15 points to 83, while expectations for future economic conditions rose 14 points to 93. Meanwhile, inflation expectations remained stable, with the one-year ahead expected inflation rate at 2.8%, while three-year and five-year ahead expectations both stood at 2.6%.

2026-05-21

South Korea Consumer Sentiment Hits 15-Month Low

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 99.2 in April 2026 from 107.0 in March.This marks the first time the index has dropped below the neutral 100 threshold since early 2025 and represents the steepest single-month decline since December 2024. Sentiment regarding current living standards fell to 91, while expectations for the future outlook dropped to 92. Future household income sentiment declined to 98 and expectations for future spending slipped to 108. Views on current domestic economic conditions plunged 18 points to 68, while expectations for future conditions fell to 79. Overall, confidence deteriorated as the Middle East conflict fueled energy price pressures and market volatility. Inflation expectations were 2.9% for the year ahead, 2.6% for the three-year horizon and 2.6% for the five-year horizon.

2026-04-22