Colombia's Consumer Confidence edged up to 18.3% in February 2026, up from 18.2% in January. The Consumer Expectations Index increased (26.3% versus 23.8%), reflecting a stronger sentiment, over the next 12 months, of the general economic outlook (18.3% versus 13.8%) and expectations for the national economy (21.3% versus 17.6%), while optimism about future household conditions worsened slightly (39.3% versus 40.2%). However, this increase was partially offset by a drop in the Economic Conditions Index (6.3% versus 9.7%), with decreases in the assessments of current household finances (9.7% versus 13.3%) and decreases in the willingness to purchase a home (-24.4% versus -22%), durable goods (2.9% versus 6.1%) and vehicles (25.9% versus 32%). Compared to February 2025, overall consumer confidence increased by 30.3 percentage points, up from -12%. source: Fedesarrollo

Consumer Confidence in Colombia increased to 18.30 percent in February from 18.20 percent in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Colombia averaged 4.72 percent from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 38.80 percent in August of 2010 and a record low of -41.30 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Colombia Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Colombia Consumer Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Consumer Confidence in Colombia increased to 18.30 percent in February from 18.20 percent in January of 2026. Consumer Confidence in Colombia is expected to be 16.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Colombia Consumer Confidence is projected to trend around 5.00 percent in 2027 and 7.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-11 03:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Jan 18.2% 19.9% 20.0%
2026-03-13 02:10 PM
Consumer Confidence
Feb 18.3% 18.2% 17.0%
2026-04-16 03:00 PM
Consumer Confidence
Mar 18.3% 16%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Confidence 18.30 18.20 percent Feb 2026
Consumer Credit 216900.80 215901.95 COP Billion Jan 2026
Consumer Spending 197505.00 197025.00 COP Billion Dec 2025
Gasoline Prices 1.07 1.12 USD/Liter Mar 2026
Households Debt to GDP 25.13 25.30 percent of GDP Sep 2025
Private Sector Credit 457732.00 455149.00 COP Million Feb 2026
Retail Sales MoM 0.30 -0.60 percent Jan 2026
Retail Sales YoY 7.80 11.00 percent Jan 2026


Colombia Consumer Confidence
In Colombia, Consumer Opinion Survey (EOC), measures the level of optimism that households have about their economic situation and the country's general economic condition taking into account information regarding the previous and the next year. The survey gives an inside about consumers’ willingness to buy household appliances and vehicles, and their ability to qualify for a credit. The results are presented as a balance between favorable and unfavorable responses, with a positive percentage meaning that favorable responses outweighed unfavorable responses. The survey is based on a sample of around 600 persons, age 25-44, living in the 4 biggest Colombian cities and with different levels of income (low, medium and high).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
18.30 18.20 38.80 -41.30 2001 - 2026 percent Monthly

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Colombia Consumer Confidence Edged Up in February
Colombia's Consumer Confidence edged up to 18.3% in February 2026, up from 18.2% in January. The Consumer Expectations Index increased (26.3% versus 23.8%), reflecting a stronger sentiment, over the next 12 months, of the general economic outlook (18.3% versus 13.8%) and expectations for the national economy (21.3% versus 17.6%), while optimism about future household conditions worsened slightly (39.3% versus 40.2%). However, this increase was partially offset by a drop in the Economic Conditions Index (6.3% versus 9.7%), with decreases in the assessments of current household finances (9.7% versus 13.3%) and decreases in the willingness to purchase a home (-24.4% versus -22%), durable goods (2.9% versus 6.1%) and vehicles (25.9% versus 32%). Compared to February 2025, overall consumer confidence increased by 30.3 percentage points, up from -12%.
2026-03-13
Colombia Consumer Confidence Dips in January
Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 18.2% in January 2026 from 19.1% in December. The decline was driven by a 7.2 percentage point drop in the Economic Conditions Index to 9.7%, reflecting weaker assessments of current household finances (13.3% vs 18.1%) and lower willingness to purchase durable goods (6.1% vs 14.9%). This was partly offset by a 1.9 percentage point rise in the Consumer Expectations Index to 23.8%. Expectations for the national economy improved (17.6% vs 14.2%), as did the general economic outlook (13.8% vs 5.5%), while optimism about future household conditions eased (40.2% vs 46.0%).
2026-02-11
Colombia Consumer Sentiment Surges to 11-Year High
Colombia’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 19.9% in December 2025, from 17.0% in November to the higest level in eleven years. The Economic Conditions Index rose by 5.0 percentage points to 16.9%, supported by a marked improvement in assessments of current household finances (18.8% vs 11.4%) and stronger willingness to purchase durable goods (14.9% vs 12.5%). Meanwhile, the Consumer Expectations Index increased by 1.5 points to 21.9%, reflecting greater optimism about future household conditions (46.0%), expectations for the national economy (14.2% vs 13.2%), and the general economic outlook (5.5% vs 10.0%). Compared with December last year, overall consumer confidence climbed by 23.3 percentage points.
2026-01-14