NIM Consumer Climate powered by GfK
The GfK Consumer Climate survey, which is being conducted regularly since 1974 and monthly 1980, is regarded as an important indicator of German consumer behavior and a guiding light for Germany's economic development. The Consumer Climate is based on about 2,000 monthly consumer interviews that are conducted on behalf of the European Commission.
Since October 2023, the consumer climate data collected by GfK is being analyzed and published jointly with the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). By joining forces, it will be possible to invest further in the analysis and development of the Consumer Climate study to gain an even better understanding of the background to changes in consumer confidence.
Planned publication dates (CET):
- Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
- Monday, April 27, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
- Thursday, June 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
- Friday, July 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Latest consumer climate
Consumer Climate: War with Iran Weighs on Consumer Sentiment
Nuremberg, 26 March 2026 – The war in Iran is dampening consumer sentiment. According to consumer expectations, the Consumer Climate indicator for April 2026 decreases to -28.0 points. This represents a decrease of 3.2 points compared with the previous month (revised to -24.8 points). Whilst no significant effects are yet visible in terms of the willingness to buy or save this month, income expectations are noticeably dampened because of inflation fears. This is shown by the latest results of the NIM Consumer Climate powered by GfK, which has been published jointly since October 2023 by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM), founder of GfK, and NIQ/GfK.
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