The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia jumped 14 percentage points to -22.5 in April of 2021. It was the highest reading since March last year and the closest to pre-pandemic levels, as consumers were more optimistic in their expectations regarding unemployment (-43.4 from -64.7 in March) and the general economic situation in the country (-25.9 from -46.3). To a lesser extent, there were also improvements in expectations of households’ financial situation (-4.1 from -13.5) and in household savings (-16.4 from -21.6). Compared to the situation last year, the respondents were more optimistic by 19.4 points due to baseline effects and the current result is below the long-term average by 2.7 points. source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia averaged -20.02 points from 1997 until 2021, 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 2021.

Consumer Confidence in Slovakia is expected to be -20.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Consumer Confidence in Slovakia to stand at -16.00 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Slovakia Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around -11.00 points in 2022, according to our econometric models.

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Slovakia Consumer Confidence

Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-22.50 -36.50 6.50 -49.40 1997 - 2021 points Monthly
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Calendar GMT Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2021-01-28 08:00 AM Jan -36.9 -32.6 -34.1
2021-02-25 08:00 AM Feb -38.4 -36.9 -33
2021-03-30 07:00 AM Mar -36.5 -38.4 -36
2021-04-29 07:00 AM Apr -22.5 -36.5 -35.8
2021-05-28 07:00 AM May -22.5
2021-06-29 07:00 AM Jun
2021-07-29 07:00 AM Jul
2021-08-27 07:00 AM Aug
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News Stream
Slovak Consumer Morale at 13-Month High
The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia jumped 14 percentage points to -22.5 in April of 2021. It was the highest reading since March last year and the closest to pre-pandemic levels, as consumers were more optimistic in their expectations regarding unemployment (-43.4 from -64.7 in March) and the general economic situation in the country (-25.9 from -46.3). To a lesser extent, there were also improvements in expectations of households’ financial situation (-4.1 from -13.5) and in household savings (-16.4 from -21.6). Compared to the situation last year, the respondents were more optimistic by 19.4 points due to baseline effects and the current result is below the long-term average by 2.7 points.
2021-04-29
Slovak March Consumer Morale at 3-Month High
The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia rose by 1.9 percentage points to -36.5 in March of 2021. It was the highest reading since December, as consumers were slightly more optimistic in their expectations of the financial situation of households (-13.5 vs -15.7 in February), general economic situation (-46.3 vs -48.9) and household savings (-21.6 vs -24.8). Still, concerns about unemployment increased (64.7 vs 64.3). Compared to the situation last year, the respondents were more pessimistic by 28.7 points and the current result is below the long-term average by 16.7 points.
2021-03-30
Slovak Consumer Morale at 10-Month Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia decreased by 1.5 points to -38.4 in February of 2021. It is the lowest reading since a record slump in April and remains well below the pre-coronavirus pandemic levels amid lingering concerns over prolonged restrictions. Consumers were more pessimistic about the general economic situation (-48.9 vs -45.3); unemployment (64.3 vs 63.9) and savings (-24.8 vs -22.4). Meanwhile, expectations regarding their financial situation remained virtually unchanged (-15.7 vs -15.8). Compared to the situation last year, the respondents were more pessimistic by 27,3 points and the current result is below the long-term average by 18,6 points.
2021-02-25
Slovak Consumer Morale Hits 8-Month Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Slovakia decreased by 4.3 points from the previous month to -36.9 in January of 2021. It is the lowest reading since May and remains significantly below the pre-coronavirus pandemic levels as concerns over renewed coronavirus restrictions weighed on sentiment. All four main sub-indexes worsened: expected financial situation of households (-15.8 vs -11.1 in December); general economic outlook (-45.3 vs -41.8); future unemployment levels (63.9 vs 57.9); and expected savings in households (-22.4 vs -19.7).
2021-01-28

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.