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 0.6% in Quarter 1 2026 (January-March 2026) compared to Q4 2025 (September-November 2025), following growth of 0.2% in Q4 2025 (revised up from 0.1%).

GDP is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in April 2026 compared to March, following growth of 0.3% in March.

All of the main sectors grew in Q1 2026: the services sector grew by 0.8%, production grew by 0.2% and construction grew by 0.4%.

In cash terms, GDP was £3,037 billion in 2025.

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 May 2026 survey of independent forecasts showed an average forecast of 0.9% for 2026 and 1.1% for 2027.

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

• ONS, GDP monthly estimate, 16 July 2026

• ONS, GDP first quarterly estimate, 13 August 2026

• ONS, GDP national accounts, 30 June 2026

• HM Treasury, Forecasts for the UK economy, 17 June 2026

• OBR, Economic and fiscal outlook, November 2026