UK CPIH basket weight: furnishings and equipment
UK CPIH basket weight: furnishings and equipment stood at 42.52 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIH basket, all items | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| CPIH weight by division | |||||||||||
| Furnishings and household equipment | 42.52 | 46.86 | 50.43 | 56 | 63 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 48 | 49 |
Understanding UK CPIH basket weight: furnishings and equipment
Household spending on domestic appliances, tools, glassware, cleaning products, and garden goods across the United Kingdom forms the exact foundation of this basket component. The figure quantifies how heavily price shifts in household maintenance items, textiles, and major tools influence overall living costs under the consumer price index incorporating owner occupiers' housing costs framework. Unlike sibling rows that isolate food, fuel, or professional services, this classification groups together tangible items used for the upkeep, decoration, and daily operation of private living spaces.
Interpreting these scaling figures requires understanding that annual basket updates reflect shifts in consumer purchasing habits rather than genuine inflationary pressures within the sector itself. Analysts should examine long-term shifts in parts per thousand to observe how households reallocate resources between durable domestic goods and routine consumables. Comparing this series directly against standard consumer price index metrics requires noting the slight downward adjustment caused by adding housing costs to the broader denominator.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific household items are included in this division?
- This category covers major appliances, glassware, tableware, cleaning agents, gardening tools, and textile furnishings for the home across the United Kingdom.
- Why does this weight change from one year to the next?
- The proportion shifts based on annual household expenditure surveys, capturing changes in consumer spending priorities on domestic goods relative to other living costs.
- Does this series include the cost of renting furniture?
- Yes, hire and repair of furniture and major appliances are grouped within this classification alongside direct retail purchases.