November 2022 | SMEs have some hope again (PDF, 162 KB, accessible) Basic data set November 2022 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
October 2022 | Have business expectations bottomed out? (PDF, 161 KB, accessible) Basic data set October 2022 (XLSX, 157 KB, non-accessible) |
September 2022 | The recession has begun; business expectations are nearing their all-time low (PDF, 227 KB, accessible) Basic data set September 2022 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
August 2022 | Muted sentiment, dismal outlook (PDF, 146 KB, accessible) Basic data set August 2022 (XLSX, 156 KB, accessible) |
July 2022 | Serious recession concerns among SMEs (PDF, 153 KB, accessible) Basic data set July 2022 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2022 | Satisfactory business situation but great anxiety about what lies ahead (PDF, 144 KB, accessible) Basic data set June 2022 (XLSX, 153 KB, non-accessible) |
May 2022 | Situation of SMEs is improving but fear of downturn is growing (PDF, 143 KB, accessible) Basic data set May 2022 (XLSX, 155 KB, non-accessible) |
April 2022 | SMEs cautiously breathe a sigh of relief after war shock in March (PDF, 141 KB, accessible) Basic data set April 2022 (XLSX, 153 KB, non-accessible) |
March 2022 | Attack on Ukraine has sent business expectations into a tailspin (PDF, 140 KB, accessible) Basic data set March 2022 (XLSX, 154 KB, non-accessible) |
February 2022 | Sentiment improved strongly – but before Russia’s attack on Ukraine (PDF, 180 KB, accessible) Basic data set February 2022 (XLSX, 153 KB, non-accessible) |
January 2022 | Optimism has grown again in the SME sector (PDF, 141 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set January 2022 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
December 2021 | Omicron is clouding business sentiment and economic outlook for 2022 (PDF, 100 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set December 2021 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
November 2021 | SME business sentiment is in freefall (PDF, 145 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set November 2021 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
October 2021 | SME business sentiment is stabilising, but supply bottlenecks remain a problem (PDF, 147 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set October 2021 (XLSX, 151 KB, non-accessible) |
September 2021 | Supply shortages are temporarily slowing down the recovery (PDF, 96 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set September 2021 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
August 2021 | Business sentiment drops as concerns are back (PDF, 140 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set August 2021 (XLSX, 148 KB, non-accessible) |
July 2021 | Positive business situation but renewed concern about the pandemic among SMEs (PDF, 94 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set July 2021 (XLSX, 151 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2021 | Economic indicators are turning green (PDF, 138 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set June 2021 (XLSX, 149 KB, non-accessible) |
May 2021 | SME business sentiment: enterprises are ready for recovery (PDF, 95 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set May 2021 (XLSX, 150 KB, non-accessible) |
April 2021 | Business sentiment: SMEs are putting up a brave fight (PDF, 137 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set April 2021 (XLSX, 149 KB, non-accessible) |
March 2021 | Business sentiment jumps – advance praise for the economic rebound (PDF, 155 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set March 2021 (XLSX, 147 KB, non-accessible) |
February 2021 | SME business confidence: a hint of spring (PDF, 142 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set February 2021 (XLSX, 147 KB, non-accessible) |
January 2021 | SME business sentiment: retail in freefall, manufacturing steady (PDF, 242 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set January 2021 (XLSX, 147 KB, non-accessible) |
December 2020 | SME business confidence was steady before the lockdown (PDF, 88 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set December 2020 (XLSX, 146 KB, accessible) |
November 2020 | Lockdown 2.0 is hitting SMEs harder than large enterprises (PDF, 126 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set November 2020 (XLSX, 147 KB, non-accessible) |
October 2020 | Worry lines in SMEs are deepening again (PDF, 127 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set October 2020 (XLSX, 145 KB, non-accessible) |
September 2020 | SME business confidence has risen again (PDF, 129 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set September 2020 (XLSX, 163 KB, accessible) |
August 2020 | Sentiment improvement in SMEs is losing steam (PDF, 119 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set August 2020 (XLSX, 162 KB, non-accessible) |
July 2020 | SMEs are recovering – everything else depends on how the pandemic evolves (PDF, 106 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set July 2020 (XLSX, 162 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2020 | SMEs are hoping for better times (PDF, 116 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set June 2020 (XLSX, 161 KB) |
May 2020 | A sigh of relief! (PDF, 117 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set May 2020 (XLSX, 159 KB, non-accessible) |
April 2020 | SMEs are now clearly in the throes of the coronavirus slump (PDF, 116 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set April 2020 (XLSX, 160 KB, non-accessible) |
March 2020 | SME business confidence collapses under the strain of the coronavirus crisis (PDF, 130 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set March 2020 (XLSX, 159 KB, non-accessible) |
February 2020 | SME business confidence not yet affected by coronavirus in February (PDF, 120 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set February 2020 (XLSX, 158 KB, non-accessible) |
January 2020 | A subdued start to the year for German SMEs (PDF, 130 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set January 2020 (XLSX, 159 KB, non-accessible) |
December 2019 | Despite minor bright spots at the end of the year, the road to a rebound is a long one (PDF, 124 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set December 2019 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
November 2019 | SMEs are suspended in an economic no man’s land (PDF, 131 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set November 2019 (XLSX, 158 KB, non-accessible) |
October 2019 | German SMEs report lower business situation assessments but the outlook is a bit less pessimistic (PDF, 121 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set October 2019 (XLSX, 157 KB, non-accessible) |
September 2019 | Sentiment improves slightly among SMEs but not in large enterprises (PDF, 121 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set September 2019 (XLSX, 158 KB, non-accessible) |
August 2019 | SMEs' resistance is weakening as mood turns sour (PDF, 203 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set August 2019 (XLSX, 155 KB, non-accessible) |
Juli 2019 | SMEs are trending downward, manufacturers are alarmed (PDF, 211 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set July 2019 (XLSX, 155 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2019 | More and more cracks are appearing in the key pillars of the economy (PDF, 205 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set June 2019 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
May 2019 | Much gloom weighs on SME business climate but rays of hope can be seen (PDF, 206 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set May 2019 (XLSX, 156 KB, non-accessible) |
April 2019 | SME business sentiment – as changeable as spring weather (PDF, 201 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set April 2019 (XLSX, 154 KB, non-accessible) |
March 2019 | SMEs: Downturn in sentiment has bottomed out (PDF, 201 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set March 2019 (XLSX, 155 KB, non-accessible) |
February 2019 | Deterioration of sentiment is spreading to more and more parts of the economy (PDF, 204 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set February 2019 (XLSX, 154 KB, non-accessible) |
January 2019 | Rampant pessimism is spreading to Germany’s SME sector (PDF, 210 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set January 2019 (XLSX, 159 KB, non-accessible) |
December 2018 | SMEs are feeling uneasy about the new year (PDF, 202 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set December 2018 (XLSX, 153 KB) |
November 2018 | SMEs have the autumn blues (PDF, 204 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set November 2018 (XLSX, 153 KB) |
October 2018 | SMEs had a golden October but large enterprises weathered autumn storms (PDF, 211 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set October 2018 (XLSX, 152 KB) |
September 2018 | Stabilisation of SME business sentiment continues (PDF, 138 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set September 2018 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
August 2018 | SMEs’ optimism rebounds sharply (PDF, 69 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set August 2018 (XLSX, 151 KB, non-accessible) |
July 2018 | SMEs: satisfied but nervous about the future (PDF, 115 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set July 2018 (XLSX, 152 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2018 | German SMEs keep their cool as trade conflict intensifies (PDF, 113 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set June 2018 (XLSX, 149 KB, non-accessible) |
May 2018 | SME business sentiment: the euphoria is gone as downward risks increase (PDF, 72 KB, non-accessible) Basic data set May 2018 (XLSX, 150 KB, non-accessible) |
April 2018 | Reformed business climate indicator confirms continuing decline in sentiment (PDF, 114 KB, non-accessible) |
March 2018 | Dark clouds on the horizon (PDF, 78 KB, non-accessible) |
February 2018 | SME business confidence slips despite new record situation assessments (PDF, 105 KB, non-accessible) |
January 2018 | SMEs start the new year on a high note (PDF, 93 KB, non-accessible) |
December 2017 | Business climate: slight dip at the end of an outstanding year (PDF, 130 KB, non-accessible) |
November 2017 | Breaking all records (PDF, 125 KB, non-accessible) |
October 2017 | Confidence of both SMEs and large enterprises at an all-time high (PDF, 124 KB, non-accessible) |
September 2017 | Going into autumn, German SMEs are in the best of moods (PDF, 123 KB, non-accessible) |
August 2017 | SME business confidence reaches a plateau after rising fast (PDF, 132 KB, non-accessible) |
July 2017 | Business climate at ever new heights (PDF, 130 KB, non-accessible) |
June 2017 | Soaring confidence in a roaring economy (PDF, 188 KB, non-accessible) |
May 2017 | SME business sentiment: taking a breather after all-time high |
April 2017 | Moving into spring at full speed |
March 2017 | SME business sentiment is consolidating on a high level |
February 2017 | Germany in high spirits thanks to SMEs |
January 2017 | Worry lines have grown deeper since the start of the year |
December 2016 | SME business confidence is up in December – and across the entire year 2016 |
November 2016 | Business climate: SMEs are only moderately impressed by Trump |
October 2016 | Confidence of German SMEs is increasing in leaps and bounds – despite global risks |
September 2016 | German SME business confidence brightened in sunny September |
August 2016 | SMEs suddenly have the summer blues |
July 2016 | SMEs react fairly calmly to Brexit shock |
June 2016 | Brexit vote: German SMEs are well equipped for uncertain times |
May 2016 | Spring is in the air for German SMEs |
April 2016 | Businesses are stuck in a sober mood |
March 2016 | Fears of an economic slowdown are easing slightly |
February 2016 | Although concerns are growing, it is too early to throw in the towel |
January 2016 | German businesses uneasy about world economy |
December 2015 | German SMEs: mood slightly subdued as the year closes |
November 2015 | Optimism is booming |
October 2015 | SMEs remain calm despite bad news |
September 2015 | Manufacturing pushes SME business sentiment down |
August 2015 | German SMEs relaxed, large enterprises nervous |
July 2015 | German SME business climate climbs to annual high |
June 2015 | Unease in Europe causes disquit in SME sector |
May 2015 | German SMEs' business climate improves further, but only sligthly |
April 2015 | Spring is in the air for German SMEs |
March 2015 | SME business climate marking time |
February 2015 | German SMEs are cautiously optimistic |
January 2015 | SMEs realistic at start of year |
December 2014 | SMEs enter the new year with increased confidence |
November 2014 | And breathe ... |
October 2014 | SMEs facing downswing |
September 2014 | Economy raising concerns |
August 2014 | SMEs revise business expectations significantly downwards |
July 2014 | Tensions unsettle SMEs less than large companies |
June 2014 | Economic uncertainty on the rise |
May 2014 | General sentiment: slower pace ahead |
April 2014 | Buoyant mood amongst SMEs almost unchanged at start of spring |
March 2014 | SMEs relatively unfazed by the Crimean crisis |
February 2014 | Business climate: more realism, less optimism |
January 2014 | SMEs optimistic at start of year |
December 2013 | SMEs confident about 2014 |
November 2013 | SME business climate jumps to year high |
October 2013 | SME business climate improves further |
September 2013 | Stable business expectations among SMEs |
August 2013 | Broad-based and strong improvement in business climate |
July 2013 | Optimism among SMEs holding up |
June 2013 | Confidence is returning – guardedly |
May 2013 | SMEs: Scepticism sets in |
April 2013 | Business climate for SMEs follows the negative trend |
March 2013 | SMEs clearly more confident than large-scale enterprises |
February 2013 | Confidence is growing by leaps and bounds |
January 2013 | Gearing up for a rebound KfW-ifo SME Barometer |