China Business Confidence
-0.40▲ +1.20
Aug 2026 · Monthly
China's business confidence index rose to -0.4 in August from -1.6 in July. The reading remained negative for the second straight month, though it was above the year-ago level of -1.2. The index is far from the all-time high of 18.4 set in April 2008 and the all-time low of -28.6 in February 2020, according to the OECD.
source: OECD
Business Confidence in China rose to -0.40 in Aug 2026 from -1.60 in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.40 | -1.60 | 18.40Apr 2008 | -28.60Feb 2020 | 2000 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Business Confidence in China averaged 3.16 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 18.40 in Apr 2008 and a record low of -28.60 in Feb 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.
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