Consumer sentiment in the Netherlands improved slightly in September 2026, though it remains firmly in pessimistic territory. According to the latest data updated on 22 September 2026, the Dutch consumer confidence index edged up to -33.0, compared with -34.0 in August 2026.
The marginal increase suggests that households are feeling a bit less downbeat than a month earlier, but overall sentiment is still strongly negative. With the index remaining far below neutral, the figures indicate that Dutch consumers continue to be cautious about spending and the broader economic outlook, despite the modest month-on-month uptick.
