UK CPI basket weight: furnishings and equipment
UK CPI basket weight: furnishings and equipment stood at 53.83 parts per 1000 in 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1988 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI basket, all items | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| CPI weight by division | |||||||||||
| Furnishings and household equipment | 53.83 | 58.49 | 62.47 | 68 | 76 | 62 | 60 | 65 | 61 | 61 |
Understanding UK CPI basket weight: furnishings and equipment
This specification isolates the proportional weight assigned to durable household tools, major appliances, glassware, cleaning supplies, and textile furnishings used across domestic properties in the United Kingdom. It distinguishes routine domestic upkeep and interior goods from structural housing costs and personal clothing items. The category captures goods related to the maintenance, decoration, and equipping of living spaces, reflecting consumer investment in domestic infrastructure.
Evaluating this series requires noting how technological advancements and shifting manufacturing supply chains influence the affordability and replacement rates of durable household appliances. Annual updates reflect how households reallocate funds between durable home goods and service-based expenditures. Analysts should avoid direct comparisons with narrow retail indices unless ensuring that service components, such as domestic cleaning services, are treated consistently.
Frequently asked questions
- Are major kitchen appliances included in this division?
- Yes, large white goods such as refrigerators and washing machines are captured here.
- Does this category cover garden plants and flowers?
- No, plants and gardening goods are typically classified under recreation and culture or specific agricultural divisions.
- How are cleaning products treated?
- Routine cleaning supplies and household consumables are included alongside durable equipment.