GFK Consumer Confidence December 2024
Headlines
- The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose by one point to -17 in December, maintaining a steady consumer sentiment pattern in line with the 2024 average of -18.
- Two measures improved, while three remained unchanged compared to November.
General economic situation
- Consumer perceptions of the general economic situation over the last 12 months remained unchanged at -39, five points higher than December 2023.
- Expectations for the general economic situation over the next 12 months were also unchanged at -26, one point worse than December 2023.
Personal finances
- The personal finances index over the past 12 months increased by two points to -7, seven points better than December 2023.
- Expectations for personal finances over the next 12 months improved by two points to +1, a three-point improvement compared to December 2023.
Major purchases
- The Major Purchase Index remained static at -16, a seven-point improvement compared to December 2023.
Savings Index (not included in the overall measure)
- The Savings Index fell by three points to +21, six points lower than December 2023.