Overview of the Mexican Consumer Confidence Index
The Mexican Consumer Confidence Index reported an annual decline by the end of the previous year, despite a monthly advance in December, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi). In December last year, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) stood at 44.7 points on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Monthly Advance in December
This represented a monthly increase of 0.6 points, breaking a streak of three consecutive months of declines.
Annual Decline Compared to 2024
However, compared to the end of 2024, consumer confidence fell by 2.4 points at the close of the previous year.
This marked the first annual drop for an end-of-year since 2022, when it decreased by 1.5 points, and was the largest annual drop for a December since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic diminished consumer sentiment and the CCI fell by 4.9 points.
Optimism Limited to Purchases
According to the Inegi report, only one component of the CCI showed annual growth in December:
- Optimism in Purchases: Expectations for purchasing furniture and appliances increased by 0.6 points annually, amidst a scenario where inflation was more controlled.
The largest annual decline was observed in the component referring to the expected economic situation of the country in one year, with a drop of 6.9 points compared to December 2024. The perception of the current country’s situation also decreased by 4.3 points.
Economic Uncertainty in Mexico
This occurred in a year where the Mexican economy navigated through uncertainty due to changes, primarily in foreign policies, affecting its performance, which has been below expectations. The government anticipates a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth between 0.5 and 1.5 percent.
Regarding components reflecting the economic situation at home, these also showed annual declines in December:
- Future and Current Economic Perception at Home: The perceived future situation a year from now for household members dropped by 1.2 points annually, while the current situation decreased by just 0.1 points.
Key Questions and Answers
- Question: What was the Mexican Consumer Confidence Index in December 2025?
- Question: How did the CCI perform annually compared to 2024?
- Question: Which component of the CCI showed annual growth in December 2025?
- Question: What factors contributed to the decline in consumer confidence?
Answer: The Mexican Consumer Confidence Index stood at 44.7 points on a seasonally adjusted basis in December 2025.
Answer: The CCI experienced a 2.4-point annual decline at the end of 2025 compared to 2024.
Answer: Only the expectations for purchasing furniture and appliances showed annual growth in December 2025.
Answer: The decline was influenced by economic uncertainty in Mexico due to changes in foreign policies, affecting the country’s performance and leading to below-expected growth.
