South Korea Consumer Confidence
OECD standardised consumer confidence indicator (long-term average = 100).
Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 100.76 points in Sep 2026 from 100.71 points in Aug 2026.
South Korea Consumer Confidence — History
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South Korea Consumer Confidence — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Consumer Confidence in South Korea increased to 100.76 points in Sep 2026 from 100.71 points in Aug 2026.
Over the last three months it rose twice and fell once.
Recent trend
A year earlier (Sep 2025) it was 101.42, so the latest figure is 0.66 lower.
Over the past five years the average was 99.96, with a range from 98.17 to 101.46. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in Dec 1998 and has 334 monthly observations. The latest reading is higher than 77% of all of them.
The highest value on record is 102.77 (Oct 2009) and the lowest is 95.78 (Dec 2008). The long-run average is 100.00.
Compared with other countries
Among 41 economies with recent data, South Korea ranks 12th from the top. The median across all these economies is 98.94, so South Korea is above the typical country.
Among 17 major economies tracked on this site it ranks 5th.
Within East Asia & Pacific (6 economies with data) it ranks 2nd; the regional median is 98.44.
Statistics
- Latest
- 100.76Sep 2026
- Previous
- 100.71
- 5-year average
- 99.96
- Long-run average
- 100.00since Dec 1998
- All-time high
- 102.77Oct 2009
- All-time low
- 95.78Dec 2008
- Observations
- 334Monthly
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 100.76 | ▲ +0.05 |
| Aug 2026 | 100.71 | ▼ −0.01 |
| Jul 2026 | 100.73 | ▲ +0.06 |
| Jun 2026 | 100.67 | ▲ +0.13 |
| May 2026 | 100.54 | ▲ +0.07 |
| Apr 2026 | 100.47 | ▼ −0.34 |
| Mar 2026 | 100.81 | ▼ −0.41 |
| Feb 2026 | 101.22 | ▼ −0.18 |
| Jan 2026 | 101.40 | ▼ −0.04 |
| Dec 2025 | 101.44 | ▼ −0.02 |
| Nov 2025 | 101.46 | ▲ +0.05 |
| Oct 2025 | 101.42 | ▼ −0.01 |
| Sep 2025 | 101.42 | ▼ −0.01 |
| Aug 2025 | 101.43 | ▲ +0.16 |
| Jul 2025 | 101.27 | ▲ +0.45 |
| Jun 2025 | 100.83 | ▲ +0.73 |
| May 2025 | 100.10 | ▲ +0.72 |
| Apr 2025 | 99.38 | ▲ +0.40 |
| Mar 2025 | 98.97 | ▲ +0.18 |
| Feb 2025 | 98.80 | ▲ +0.11 |
| Jan 2025 | 98.69 | ▼ −0.18 |
| Dec 2024 | 98.87 | ▼ −0.58 |
| Nov 2024 | 99.45 | ▼ −0.41 |
| Oct 2024 | 99.86 | ▼ −0.15 |
| Sep 2024 | 100.01 | ▼ −0.08 |
| Aug 2024 | 100.09 | ▼ −0.03 |
| Jul 2024 | 100.12 | ▲ +0.12 |
| Jun 2024 | 100.00 | ▲ +0.12 |
| May 2024 | 99.88 | ▼ −0.03 |
| Apr 2024 | 99.91 |
Consumer Confidence — South Korea vs Peers
Latest available reading for each economy (periods may differ). South Korea highlighted.
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Understanding Consumer Confidence — a simple guide
What it measures
The OECD standardised consumer confidence indicator, based on household surveys about their financial situation, the economy and plans for major purchases.
How it is calculated
Household survey answers are combined and standardised by the OECD so that 100 equals the long-term average.
A reading of 97 means households are more pessimistic than usual.
Optimistic households tend to spend more.
Pessimistic households tend to save more and spend less.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Consumer mood affects spending decisions; a sharp fall in confidence often comes before weaker retail sales.
How to read it
100 is the long-term average. Values above 100 mean households are more optimistic than usual; below 100, more pessimistic.
What to look at alongside it
Retail sales, inflation and unemployment.
Key terms
- Sentiment
- How people feel about the economy and their own finances.
Data source
OECD — Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (series OECD consumer confidence (CCI)), monthly data from Dec 1998 to Sep 2026. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
How to use the chart
Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.