We present a new issue of the analytical bulletin "The Consumer Confidence Index" within the project Belarus Economy Monitor.
The Consumer Confidence Index in Q2 2025 declined by 1.5 p.p. (according to Rosstat’s methodology) and stood at 1%.
The Consumer Confidence Index excluding the current economic conditions component (Eurostat methodology) accounted for 2%, while the average across EU countries in April 2025 was significantly lower at -15.7%.
Respondents’ assessments of the national economic situation were somewhat more positive compared to evaluations of their own financial situation.
The share of respondents reporting a decline in income remained at the low 2024 level of 25%.
The proportion of individuals who lost their jobs in the past two weeks fell to 1.6%. Meanwhile, only 10% of respondents reported that someone they know had lost their job.
A labour shortage in their respective sectors was reported by 59% of respondents.