South Korea Consumer Confidence

Last Release

Aug 31, 2025

Actual

111.4

Units In

Points

143

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Sep 23, 2025

Time to Release

27 Days 23 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
143 Jul 2025	67.7 Dec 2008	100.03 Points	1998-2025	The Bank of Korea

In South Korea, the Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) measures the level of optimism that consumers have about the performance of the economy. The index is based on a survey of around 2200 households. The CCSI is computed as a sum of six variables, including current living standards, prospective household income and prospective spending. A CCSI above 100 indicates an improving outlook and below 100 a deteriorating outlook.

Latest Updates

South Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 111.4 in August 2025, up 0.6 points from July and marking its highest level since December 2017. Confidence was supported by strong exports and government measures aimed at reducing trade uncertainty, while easing inflation helped temper concerns over rising prices. Sentiment toward current living standards improved to 96, two points higher than July, though the outlook remained steady at 101. Expectations for household income and spending were unchanged at 102 and 111, respectively. Views on current domestic economic conditions strengthened to 93, a seven-point gain, but optimism about future conditions eased to 100, down six points from the prior month. Inflation expectations held stable, with consumers projecting 2.6% over the next year and 2.5% for both three- and five-year horizons.