Jakarta - Bank Indonesia announced a consumer survey in May 2022, indicating that optimism for economic conditions continues to strengthen.

"This is indicated by the May 2022 Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of 128.9, higher than the previous month's 113.1," said BI Executive Director Erwin Haryono on Thursday (6/9).

The increase in CCI was observed in all categories of expenditure, age, and education level of respondents. Spatially, the rise in CCI occurred in almost all cities covered by the survey, with the highest in Bandung, followed by Pangkal Pinang and Mataram.

"Consumer confidence in May 2022, which strengthened, was driven by increased consumer perceptions of the current economic conditions," he said.

This increase occurred in perceptions of current income, job availability, and durable goods purchases. The strengthening of consumer confidence in May 2022 was also driven by rising consumer expectations of futur