The Business Tendency Survey collects qualitative information from the chief executives and managing directors of private‑sector businesses in Jersey. Each quarter, respondents are asked for their views on:
- How their business performance compares with three months earlier
- Their expectations for the next three months
- Key aspects of economic activity, including demand, employment, input costs, profitability, and overall business optimism
The survey offers timely insights into current economic conditions and forward‑looking expectations, helping government, industry groups, and the public understand how the economy is evolving.
Latest Business Tendency Survey Report
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Summary
In December 2025:
- the all-sector recent business activity indicator was neutral, with a balance of 0 percentage points (pp)
- the expectation for future business activity was moderately positive, with a balance of +13 pp
- the labour costs and non-labour input costs indicators had strongly positive balances of +33 pp and +43 pp, respectively, indicating more businesses reported rising costs than falling costs; future expectations of the balance for March 2026 were similar
- staff and/or skills shortages continued to be the most prominent limiting factor affecting businesses (52%)
- in respect of sectoral differences:
- in the finance sector, more businesses reported increases in activity, with further increases of activity, costs, selling prices, and profitability in the three months to March 2026
- in the non-finance sector, increased costs continue to be reported by businesses, as well as weak activity and profitability.
Previous Reports
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Data sources and methods
The Business Tendency Survey was temporarily discontinued in 2024 following budget reductions to Statistics Jersey. Funding approved in the Government Plan 2025–2028 enabled Statistics Jersey to reinstate one statistician post, allowing the survey to resume from September 2025.
The survey is conducted quarterly, providing timely information on business activity, sentiment, and expectations across the Jersey economy. Publication dates for upcoming reports are available in the Statistics Release Calendar.
The reinstated survey includes several improvements developed in consultation with key users, ensuring the results remain relevant and informative for understanding current economic conditions and future expectations.
For more information about the survey, see the Business Tendency Survey methodology report.
Data tables
Data tables are available on our Open Data site.