United Kingdom Consumer Confidence
-8.00▲ +3.75
Aug 2026 · Monthly
UK consumer confidence rose to -8 in August from -11.75 in July. The reading was the highest since August 2024, according to the OECD. The index remains far below its all-time high of 12 set in May 1978 but has recovered from a low of -19 in April 2026. It is also above the -10.5 recorded a year earlier and well above the all-time low of -43.5 in September 2022. The August figure marks a notable improvement from the recent trough.
source: OECD
Consumer Confidence in United Kingdom rose to -8.00 in Aug 2026 from -11.75 in Jul 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.00 | -11.75 | 12.00May 1978 | -43.50Sep 2022 | 1974 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Consumer Confidence in United Kingdom averaged -10.12 from 1974 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 12.00 in May 1978 and a record low of -43.50 in Sep 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 1974.
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