Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany

Germany: Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -7.1 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-7.1 Balance
Change on year
up 41.3%
World rank
35th
of 40 countries
All-time high
20.3 Balance
in 2017
All-time low
-48.7 Balance
in 2008
Years of data
47
1980–2026

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, 1980–2026

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Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

Germany recorded -7.1 Balance for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in 2026.

That represents a change of up 41.3% on the previous year and down 180.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany peaked at 20.3 Balance in 2017 and was at its lowest, -48.7 Balance, in 2008.

Germany ranks 35th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, 1980 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1980 -23 Balance —
1981 -22 Balance -4.3%
1982 -21 Balance -4.5%
1983 -4 Balance -81.0%
1984 -14 Balance +250.0%
1985 -7 Balance -50.0%
1986 -13 Balance +85.7%
1987 -8 Balance -38.5%
1988 -1 Balance -87.5%
1989 -2 Balance +100.0%
1990 15 Balance -850.0%
1991 -15.5 Balance -203.3%
1992 -34.4 Balance +121.9%
1993 -12.4 Balance -64.0%
1994 1.3 Balance -110.5%
1995 -18 Balance -1484.6%
1996 -17.9 Balance -0.6%
1997 -4.8 Balance -73.2%
1998 -20.4 Balance +325.0%
1999 -9.8 Balance -52.0%
2000 -12.3 Balance +25.5%
2001 -26.4 Balance +114.6%
2002 -12.9 Balance -51.1%
2003 -5.4 Balance -58.1%
2004 0 Balance -100.0%
2005 7.6 Balance —
2006 18.2 Balance +139.5%
2007 5.8 Balance -68.1%
2008 -48.7 Balance -939.7%
2009 2.8 Balance -105.7%
2010 19.2 Balance +585.7%
2011 -0.6 Balance -103.1%
2012 -10.9 Balance +1716.7%
2013 3.7 Balance -133.9%
2014 -4.2 Balance -213.5%
2015 -1.2 Balance -71.4%
2016 8.8 Balance -833.3%
2017 20.3 Balance +130.7%
2018 4.7 Balance -76.8%
2019 -11.6 Balance -346.8%
2020 9.8 Balance -184.5%
2021 13 Balance +32.7%
2022 0.8 Balance -93.8%
2023 -8.2 Balance -1125.0%
2024 -22.4 Balance +173.2%
2025 -12.1 Balance -46.0%
2026 -7.1 Balance -41.3%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's -7.1 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.95 Balance. (30 countries reporting)
  • Germany's -7.1 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 6 Balance. (27 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2012 -1716.7% -0.6 Balance -10.9 Balance
1995 -1484.6% 1.3 Balance -18 Balance
2023 -1125.0% 0.8 Balance -8.2 Balance
2008 -939.7% 5.8 Balance -48.7 Balance

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -11.5 Balance -23 Balance -1 Balance 10
1990s -11.69 Balance -34.4 Balance 15 Balance 10
2000s -7.13 Balance -48.7 Balance 18.2 Balance 10
2010s 2.82 Balance -11.6 Balance 20.3 Balance 10
2020s -3.74 Balance -22.4 Balance 13 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 32 North Macedonia -5.7 Balance compare
  2. 32 Serbia -5.7 Balance compare
  3. 34 Bulgaria -6.3 Balance compare
  4. 36 Belgium -8.6 Balance compare
  5. 37 Cyprus -11 Balance compare
  6. 38 Slovakia -14 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany?
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany was -7.1 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 20.3 Balance in 2017.
What is the lowest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -48.7 Balance in 2008.
How does Germany rank for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Germany ranks 35th out of 40 countries with data for 2026.
Is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 180.7%. 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 Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 1,495 data points, 1980–2026
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