South Africa: Consumer confidence survey
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The most recent value is -20.32 points as of Q1 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of -6.22 points. Historically, the average for South Africa from Q2 1982 to Q1 2025 is -2.25 points. The minimum of -36 points was recorded in Q2 1985, while the maximum of 26 points was reached in Q1 2018.
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- Measure: points
- Source: Bureau of Economic Research of South Africa
| Recent values | South Africa: Consumer confidence survey |
|---|---|
| 2025 Q1 | -20.32 |
| 2024 Q4 | -6.22 |
| 2024 Q3 | -5.49 |
| 2024 Q2 | -9.5 |
| 2024 Q1 | -14.9 |
| 2023 Q4 | -16.74 |
| 2023 Q3 | -15.52 |
| 2023 Q2 | -24.76 |
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Definition: The consumer survey contains standardized questions about the financial situation of households, general economic situation, inflation, unemployment, saving, intentions of making major purchases on durable goods or purchasing or building a home or buying a car. The survey gives an opportunity to analyze the tendencies in the development of public opinions on significant economic phenomena in the country.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -3.20 | 2/2025 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 3.90 | 2/2025 | percent |
| House price index | 179.32 | Q4/2024 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -1.76 | Q4/2024 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -10.00 | Q1/2025 | points |
| Consumer confidence survey | -20.32 | Q1/2025 | points |