Consumer Confidence Index

Sentiment continues its downward spiral among many of the world’s most advanced economies

Expectations Index continues its decline as sentiment remains low among the world’s most advanced economies.

In 5 infographics, we look at what Ipsos’ recent global polling reveals about how worried consumers are about rising prices, their country’s economy and if they expect relief anytime soon.

All sub-indices decline as sentiment remains low among world’s largest advanced economies

National sentiment at its lowest in over a year for world’s six largest advanced economies

Sentiment in Europe and China drops significantly

No significant change in sentiment since last month in most of survey’s 24 countries; global index on par with pre-pandemic level.

The recent rise in concern about Covid-19 following the spread of Omicron continues in 2022. Meanwhile, inflation hits record levels of concern.

Sentiment in most countries is unchanged from last month despite Omicron.