Business Climate Survey. Q3/2023

The business situation of companies in Catalonia in the third quarter of 2023 registered a balance of 5.8 points. The percentage of managers of business establishments with a favourable opinion of their business situation in the third quarter was 20.8%, while 15.0% had an unfavourable opinion. The remaining 64.2% considered that their business situation had remained stable.

By sector of activity, all sectors showed positive balances. The accommodation and food service activities sector and other service businesses performed particularly well, with balances of 24.2 and 8.2 points, respectively.

Moreover, expectations regarding the business situation for the fourth quarter of 2023 registered a balance of 4.0 points. A total of 19.5% of managers believe that their business situation will be favourable, while 15.5% believe that it will be unfavourable. The remaining 65.0% believe that it will remain stable.