OECD Consumer Confidence · China

## What this measures

This measures standardized consumer confidence in China, an index that gauges households' expectations and sentiment about the economy. The OECD applies a common methodology across countries to make confidence levels comparable.

## Background

OECD standardised consumer confidence for China.

OECD Composite Leading Indicators dataflow (DSD_STES@DF_CLI), amplitude adjusted, 100 = long-run average. Synced monthly by /api/cron/oecd-sync.

## Why it matters

Consumer confidence shapes household spending decisions, which drive demand for goods and services in China. Organizations with exposure to Chinese consumers, through production, sales, or supply chains, can use shifts in sentiment to anticipate changes in purchasing behavior and market conditions.

## How to read it

The index is centered at 100, representing the long-run average. Values above 100 indicate confidence above the historical norm; values below 100 indicate below-average confidence. Rising confidence suggests strengthening consumer sentiment, while falling confidence points to weakening expectations.

## What it does not say

This index reflects sentiment, not actual spending or income. It does not reveal which sectors or income groups are driving changes in confidence, nor does it predict the timing or magnitude of shifts in consumption.

## Source

The OECD publishes this series as part of its Composite Leading Indicators dataflow. Palanor pulls OECD data through the OECD SDMX API under a CC BY 4.0 license.