Euro area: Retail sales
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The most recent value is 104.4 index points as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 104.2 index points. Historically, the average for Euro area from January 2000 to May 2026 is 91.27 index points. The minimum of 77.2 index points was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 104.5 index points was reached in March 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The retail sales index is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. The retail sales index measures only the volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Euro area: Retail sales index |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 104.4 |
| 2026 Apr | 104.2 |
| 2026 Mar | 104.5 |
| 2026 Feb | 103.7 |
| 2026 Jan | 104.1 |
| 2025 Dec | 103.9 |
| 2025 Nov | 103.9 |
| 2025 Oct | 103.9 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -1.21 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 104.40 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.75 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -9.20 | 12/2023 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -17.70 | 6/2026 | points |