Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany
Germany: Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -16.7 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, 1984–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2026, retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany stood at -16.7.
The figure is up 18.1% on the previous year and down 221.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany peaked at 51.9 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -51.2, in 2002.
That places Germany 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -0.2667 | -33.1 | 17.9 | 6 |
| 1990s | -10.21 | -31.3 | 51.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | -25.74 | -51.2 | 7.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.93 | -8.1 | 25.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.27 | -20.4 | 19.3 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More trade data for Germany
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 134,752 1000 USD (2008)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 254,229 1000 USD (2008)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 18,562 1000 USD (2009)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 3,784 1000 USD (2009)
- Exports and imports by counterpart area - quarterly data 462,978 (2026)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 10,767 1000 USD (2009)
- Lead time to export, median case 2 days (2018)
- Exports and imports by counterpart area - annual data 1.80 million (2025)
- Imports of oil and petroleum products by partner country 117,932 (2024)
- Exports of oil and petroleum products by partner country 29,270 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany?
- Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany was -16.7 in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 51.9 in 1990.
- What is the lowest retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.2 in 2002.
- How does Germany rank for retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
- Germany ranks 31st out of 31 countries with data for 2026.
- Is retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 221.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Retail trade confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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