Denmark’s consumer confidence fell to -17.2 in October 2026 from -13.7 in the previous month, dropping below the six-month average of -15.7 and marking the lowest reading since May, as all categories deteriorated. Assessments of consumers’ financial situation worsened both over the past 12 months (-11.1 vs -8.6 in September) and over the next year (-5.9 vs -3.7). Perceptions of the country’s economic situation also deteriorated, both for the current period (-27.8 vs -22.5) and the year ahead (-26.1 vs -19.2). Consumers’ willingness to make major purchases became more pessimistic (-15.2 vs -14.3). Among other indicators, assessments of current price growth increased (34 vs 28), while inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose (33.5 vs 31.9). Concerns about unemployment over the next year also increased (22 vs 19.2).