Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators

Economic indicators are quick-read summaries of the latest data focusing on different aspects of the UK economy. The full suite of indicators can be found on the main Economic Indicators page.

GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in June-August 2026 compared to the previous three-month period (March-May 2026), and is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in August 2026 compared to July. This followed growth of 0.4% in July.

The services sector grew by 0.9% in June-August 2026, but the construction sector fell by 1.0% and production fell by 0.2%.

GDP grew by 0.5% in the latest calendar quarter (April-June 2026) compared to the previous three-month period (January-March 2026), following growth of 0.6% in Q1 2026.

In cash terms, GDP was £3,035 billion in 2025.

GDP growth forecasts

In their March 2026 Economic and fiscal outlook, the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) GDP growth forecast was 1.1% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027.

The Treasury’s September 2026 survey of independent forecasts showed an average forecast of 1.2% for 2026 and 1.2% for 2027.

Next updates

This page is updated when new data is published. The next source updates will be:

• ONS, GDP monthly estimate, 12 November 2026

• ONS, GDP first quarterly estimate, 12 November 2026

• ONS, GDP national accounts, 22 December 2026

• HM Treasury, Forecasts for the UK economy, 21 October 2026

• OBR, Economic and fiscal outlook, 28 October 2026