Consumer confidence
South African consumer confidence.
A quarterly survey of how South African households feel about the economy, their own finances and whether now is a good time to buy durable goods. Below zero means more pessimists than optimists.
- Latest reading
- -13
- Q3, released 17 Sept 2026
- Before that
- -19
- Q2
- Next release
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Consumer confidence was -13 in the third quarter (up from -19).
Consumer confidenceThe last 15 months
| Period | Released | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 | 17 Sept 2026 | -13 |
| Q2 | 23 Jun 2026 | -19 |
| Q1 | 24 Mar 2026 | -7 |
| Q4 | 09 Dec 2025 | -9 |
| Q3 | 25 Sept 2025 | -13 |
What it is
A quarterly survey of how South African households feel about the economy, their own finances and whether now is a good time to buy durable goods. Below zero means more pessimists than optimists.
Why it matters for commerce
Confidence decides whether households spend on wants, such as clothes, furniture, eating out and cars, or stick to needs. It tends to move ahead of discretionary retail sales.
Shares it moves most
QuestionsGood to know.
The index is a net balance: more households are pessimistic than optimistic. The direction of change often matters more than the level.
More of the shopper’s economy
- Retail sales
- Inflation (CPI)
- Interest rates (repo rate)
- Unemployment
- Economic growth (GDP)
- New vehicle sales
- Credit growth
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