Components of 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 can be analysed in terms of the output produced by different industries, or in terms of spending by households, business and government.

GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.1% in August 2026, following growth of 0.4% in July.

GDP by industry

Services are the largest part of the economy – making up four-fifths of output in 2024. Service sector output did not grow (0.0% growth) in August 2026.

Manufacturing output grew by 1.2% in August 2026. Manufacturing is part of the wider production sector; production sector output grew by 0.8% in August 2026.

Construction sector output fell by 0.2% in August 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics, series ECZG, ECYC

GDP by expenditure

Household spending is the largest element of spending across the economy, accounting for 59% of the total in 2025.

In April to June 2026, there was an increase of 0.3% in household spending compared with the previous quarter.

Government consumption is estimated to have decreased by 0.5% in April to June 2026. Overall investment (GFCF) rose by 0.9% and, within this, business investment grew by 1.8%. Exports were up 2.8% and imports remained at the same level (0.0% change).

Source: Office for National Statistics, series KGZ6, ABJR

Source: Office for National Statistics, series KGZ5, KH2I, KG7N, KG7M, KH2U, KH3N, IHYP, KGZ6, KH2J, KG7Q, KG7P, KH2V, KH3O, IHYQ

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, Quarterly national accounts, 22 December 2026

• ONS, GDP first quarterly estimate, UK, 12 November 2026