Germany’s flash Services PMI fell sharply to 46.9 in April 2026 from 50.9 in March, missing expectations of 50.3 and marking the deepest contraction since November 2022. The data points to a significant downturn in service sector activity, with business volumes posting their steepest decline in nearly three and a half years. New orders dropped notably, highlighting weakening demand, while input cost inflation accelerated to its fastest pace since March 2023. Service providers also raised output prices at the strongest rate in 35 months, signaling persistent price pressures. Employment declined further as firms reduced staffing levels, and backlogs of work fell at a faster pace, reflecting softer demand and ongoing pressure across the sector. source: S&P Global
Services PMI in Germany decreased to 46.90 points in April from 50.90 points in March of 2026. Services PMI in Germany averaged 52.41 points from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 61.80 points in July of 2021 and a record low of 16.20 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
Services PMI in Germany decreased to 46.90 points in April from 50.90 points in March of 2026. Services PMI in Germany is expected to be 52.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Services PMI is projected to trend around 52.00 points in 2027 and 52.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.