Jerusalem, 11 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the Consumer Confidence Index stood at -17% in September 2026, up from _20 in August. The four primary components comprising the overall index remained unchanged from the previous measuring period.
Demographic breakdowns revealed higher optimism in specific segments: among the Jewish population, the index value rose to -13%, while among individuals holding an academic degree, confidence improved to -10%. Additionally, the relative Consumer Confidence index was recorded at 85.
The index operates on a scale from -100 to +100, where values closer to +100 reflect growing consumer optimism and scores approaching -100 indicate widespread economic pessimism. The latest figures signal stabilized economic sentiment across key domestic demographics.