UK CLI: consumer confidence survey component
UK CLI: consumer confidence survey component stood at 100.93 in Sep 2026, according to OECD Short-Term Economic Statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Confidence and leading indicators table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1985 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Confidence and leading indicators table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite leading indicator | 101.38 | 101.14 | 100.86 | 100.61 | 100.43 | 100.36 | 100.39 | 100.48 | 100.58 | 100.66 | |
| Component: consumer confidence survey | 100.93 | 100.54 | 100.14 | 99.8 | 99.62 | 99.61 | 99.77 | 100.03 | 100.29 | 100.49 | |
| Component: car registrations | 101 | 100.94 | 100.85 | 100.75 | 100.64 | 100.52 | 100.41 | 100.3 | 100.19 | 100.09 |
Understanding UK CLI: consumer confidence survey component
Household optimism regarding personal financial prospects and general economic conditions across the United Kingdom forms the consumer sentiment sub-index within the cyclical leading framework. This metric aggregates survey responses regarding intended major purchases and savings behaviour, isolating the demand-side psychological climate. Unlike industrial production surveys that focus on factory output, this measure concentrates exclusively on consumer attitudes towards spending.
Reading this indicator requires filtering out short-term volatility driven by transient news headlines rather than fundamental economic shifts. Analysts must examine multi-month trends rather than single-period readings to gauge genuine turning points in consumer behaviour. Comparing this sentiment measure directly with actual retail sales volumes can reveal discrepancies, as expressed household intentions do not always translate directly into immediate purchasing transactions.
Frequently asked questions
- What aspect of the United Kingdom economy does this consumer survey component measure?
- It measures household sentiment, covering consumer expectations regarding personal finances and general economic conditions.
- How does this series differ from the manufacturing production tendency component?
- It reflects household demand and consumer psychology rather than the industrial output and operational plans of businesses.
- Why might consumer sentiment diverge from actual retail expenditure data?
- Stated consumer intentions and confidence levels do not always convert directly into immediate retail purchases.