Germany weekly activity index percentage change
Germany weekly activity index percentage change stood at 0.2% on Oct 18, 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank, Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) and Kiel Institute for the World Economy. It is one of the indicators in the High-frequency activity indicators table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jul 4, 2004 to Oct 18, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the High-frequency activity indicators table
| Indicator | 18-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | |
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| Weekly Activity Index (Bundesbank) | |||||||||||
| Weekly activity index | 0.2 | 0.13 | -0.03 | -0.23 | -0.24 | -0.28 | -0.29 | -0.36 | -0.32 | -0.36 |
Understanding germany weekly activity index percentage change
Aggregates multiple high-frequency indicators into a single composite metric reflecting short-term economic fluctuations. Unlike the individual physical measures in this table, the Bundesbank's Weekly Activity Index tracks the overall trajectory of real economic output across various sectors. It incorporates mobility data, electricity use, and other daily or weekly inputs to provide an early read on the broader economy before official national accounts are published. The percentage change format standardises the unit for direct comparison with gross domestic product growth rates.
Interpreting the index requires looking at the directional momentum rather than treating the output as a precise substitute for official quarterly gross domestic product. Revisions to the underlying inputs can alter the final reading days or weeks after the initial estimate is released. Year-on-year comparisons are standard here, filtering out the regular intra-year cyclicality that otherwise clouds short-term economic momentum. Comparing the latest weekly percentage change against periods of severe economic disruption can produce base effects that artificially distort the apparent underlying strength of the economy.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Weekly Activity Index replace official quarterly gross domestic product statistics?
- No, it serves as a high-frequency proxy to estimate underlying momentum between the official, more comprehensive quarterly national accounts releases.
- Why might the percentage change for a specific week be revised later?
- The composite nature of the index means that as the individual underlying indicators are updated or corrected, the final aggregated estimate is adjusted accordingly.
- How does the index handle major public holidays that shift between weeks?
- The underlying methodology attempts to adjust for calendar effects, though shifts in movable holidays can still cause temporary volatility in the final weekly figure.