United States Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in the United States increased to 68.10 in April of 2013 from 61.90 in March of 2013. Consumer Confidence in the United States is reported by the The Conference Board. Historically, from 1967 until 2013, the United States Consumer Confidence averaged 93.73 reaching an all time high of 144.70 in May of 2000 and a record low of 25.30 in February of 2009. In the United States, The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® (CCI) is a barometer of the health of the U.S. economy from the perspective of the consumer. The index is based on approximately 3,000 completed questionnaires reflecting consumers’ perceptions of current business and employment conditions, as well as their expectations for six months hence regarding business conditions, employment, and income. The Conference Board® and Consumer Confidence Index® are registered trademarks of The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index and its related series are among the earliest sets of economic indicators available each month and are closely watched as leading indicators for the U.S. economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Consumer Confidence.