Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany

Germany: Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was 0.4 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
0.4 Balance
Change on year
up 104.0%
World rank
29th
of 39 countries
All-time high
57.6 Balance
in 1999
All-time low
-30.4 Balance
in 2002
Years of data
32
1995–2026

Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, 1995–2026

-40-2002040601995201020261995: 30.6 Balance1996: 32.6 Balance1997: 36.6 Balance1998: 55.6 Balance1999: 57.6 Balance2000: 50.6 Balance2001: -8.4 Balance2002: -30.4 Balance2003: 17.6 Balance2004: 5.6 Balance2005: 16.6 Balance2006: 20.3 Balance2007: 11.8 Balance2008: -18.7 Balance2009: 7.3 Balance2010: 24.2 Balance2011: 10.4 Balance2012: 9 Balance2013: 14.9 Balance2014: 9.6 Balance2015: 16.8 Balance2016: 19.8 Balance2017: 20.1 Balance2018: 12.1 Balance2019: 10.6 Balance2020: -12.4 Balance2021: -3.3 Balance2022: -11.3 Balance2023: -8.7 Balance2024: -7.4 Balance2025: -10 Balance2026: 0.4 Balance

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

In 2026, services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany stood at 0.4 Balance.

The figure is up 104.0% on the previous year and down 98.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany peaked at 57.6 Balance in 1999 and was at its lowest, -30.4 Balance, in 2002.

Germany ranks 29th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

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

Annual values for Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany, 1995 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1995 30.6 Balance —
1996 32.6 Balance +6.5%
1997 36.6 Balance +12.3%
1998 55.6 Balance +51.9%
1999 57.6 Balance +3.6%
2000 50.6 Balance -12.2%
2001 -8.4 Balance -116.6%
2002 -30.4 Balance +261.9%
2003 17.6 Balance -157.9%
2004 5.6 Balance -68.2%
2005 16.6 Balance +196.4%
2006 20.3 Balance +22.3%
2007 11.8 Balance -41.9%
2008 -18.7 Balance -258.5%
2009 7.3 Balance -139.0%
2010 24.2 Balance +231.5%
2011 10.4 Balance -57.0%
2012 9 Balance -13.5%
2013 14.9 Balance +65.6%
2014 9.6 Balance -35.6%
2015 16.8 Balance +75.0%
2016 19.8 Balance +17.9%
2017 20.1 Balance +1.5%
2018 12.1 Balance -39.8%
2019 10.6 Balance -12.4%
2020 -12.4 Balance -217.0%
2021 -3.3 Balance -73.4%
2022 -11.3 Balance +242.4%
2023 -8.7 Balance -23.0%
2024 -7.4 Balance -14.9%
2025 -10 Balance +35.1%
2026 0.4 Balance -104.0%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 0.4 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.2 Balance, 4% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 0.4 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.15 Balance, 5% of the median. (26 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 42.6 Balance 30.6 Balance 57.6 Balance 5
2000s 7.23 Balance -30.4 Balance 50.6 Balance 10
2010s 14.75 Balance 9 Balance 24.2 Balance 10
2020s -7.53 Balance -12.4 Balance 0.4 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 26 Croatia 2 Balance compare
  2. 27 Romania 1.6 Balance compare
  3. 28 Austria 0.6 Balance compare
  4. 30 Slovakia 0 Balance compare
  5. 31 Poland -0.4 Balance compare
  6. 32 Poland -1.5 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany?
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Germany was 0.4 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 57.6 Balance in 1999.
What is the lowest services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -30.4 Balance in 2002.
How does Germany rank for services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Germany ranks 29th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
Is services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 98.0%. 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 Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Services confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 1,079 data points, 1988–2026
Last refreshed