The consumer confidence indicator in Sweden dropped to 96.7 in December 2024, from a downwardly revised 101.6 in the previous month, reaching its lowest level in four months. Expectations weakened regarding the general economic situation (7 vs 24 in November), households’ financial situation (18 vs 26), and savings (50 vs 53). On the other hand, concerns about future unemployment eased slightly (20 vs 22), while consumers were less negative about making large purchases in the coming year (-11 vs -14). source: National Institute of Economic Research, Sweden

Consumer Confidence in Sweden decreased to 96.70 points in December from 101.60 points in November of 2024. Consumer Confidence in Sweden averaged 97.40 points from 1993 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 119.40 points in March of 2000 and a record low of 44.40 points in January of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Consumer Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Sweden Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on January of 2025.

Consumer Confidence in Sweden decreased to 96.70 points in December from 101.60 points in November of 2024. Consumer Confidence in Sweden is expected to be 101.80 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Sweden Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 96.00 points in 2025 and 99.00 points in 2026, according to our econometric models.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-11-28 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Nov 102.0 101.2 100
2024-12-20 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Dec 96.7 101.6 101.8
2025-01-30 08:00 AM
Consumer Confidence
Jan 96.7


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 96.70 101.60 points Dec 2024
Consumer Spending 697550.00 697412.00 SEK Million Sep 2024
Disposable Personal Income 710610.00 823487.00 SEK Million Sep 2024
Gasoline Prices 1.57 1.51 USD/Liter Dec 2024
Household Consumption YoY 1.60 -1.10 percent Nov 2024
Household Consumption MoM 1.10 -0.30 percent Nov 2024
Households Debt to GDP 83.40 83.90 percent of GDP Jun 2024
Households Debt to Income 155.02 166.61 percent Dec 2023
Personal Savings 25.36 21.96 percent Jun 2024
Private Sector Credit 1.60 1.40 percent Nov 2024
Retail Sales MoM -0.20 0.90 percent Nov 2024
Retail Sales YoY 1.60 1.60 percent Nov 2024

Sweden Consumer Confidence
In Sweden, the Consumer Confidence indicator is based on a survey of 1500 households that are interviewed each month. The questions cover consumers’ assessment of their personal finances and the Swedish economy, expectations for interest rates and inflation, and plans for major purchases and savings.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
96.70 101.60 119.40 44.40 1993 - 2024 points Monthly
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News Stream
Sweden Consumer Sentiment Weakens to 4-Month Low
The consumer confidence indicator in Sweden dropped to 96.7 in December 2024, from a downwardly revised 101.6 in the previous month, reaching its lowest level in four months. Expectations weakened regarding the general economic situation (7 vs 24 in November), households’ financial situation (18 vs 26), and savings (50 vs 53). On the other hand, concerns about future unemployment eased slightly (20 vs 22), while consumers were less negative about making large purchases in the coming year (-11 vs -14).
2024-12-20
Sweden Consumer Confidence at Near 3-Year High
The consumer confidence indicator in Sweden increased to 102 in November 2024, up from a downwardly revised 101.2 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2021, as expectations for the general economic outlook slightly improved (24 vs. 23 in October), while concerns about future unemployment eased (22 vs. 26). However, households were less optimistic about their financial situation over the next 12 months (27 vs. 28), as well as their confidence in their ability to save over the same period (54 vs. 55). Moreover, households showed greater hesitation to make large purchases in the next year (-14 vs. -12).
2024-11-28
Sweden Consumer Morale Highest Since 2021
The consumer confidence indicator in Sweden rose to 101.3 in October 2024, from an upwardly revised 99.7 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since December 2021, as households grew more optimistic about their financial situation over the next 12 months (29 vs 28 in September) and concerns about future unemployment eased (26 vs. 31). Moreover, expectations for the general economic outlook remained unchanged (23), as well as their confidence in their ability to save over the next 12 months (56). Meanwhile, households were more hesitant to make large purchases in the next year (-12 vs. -11).
2024-10-30