UK services output annual growth: computer repair
UK services output annual growth: computer repair stood at 14.9% in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1998 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services output, growth on a year earlier | |||||||||||
| 95 — Repair of computers and personal and household goods | 14.9 | 14.7 | 3.3 | -0.9 | 1 | 17.1 | -5.3 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 22.4 | |
| 96 — Other personal service activities | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | -1.2 | 0.9 | -1.4 | -5.1 | -4.3 | -4.4 | 0.6 |
Understanding UK services output annual growth: computer repair
The twelve-month volume growth in real gross value added for the repair of computers and personal and household goods across the United Kingdom is measured by this series. The scope includes desktop and laptop computer repair, communication equipment servicing, footwear and leather goods repair, furniture restoration, and home appliance maintenance. Excluded are industrial machinery repairs and automotive servicing. This index isolates consumer-facing and small office equipment repair from heavy industrial maintenance.
Interpreting the data benefits from year-on-year comparisons to minimise the impact of minor retail repair cycles and parts supply fluctuations. Early estimates are frequently adjusted when survey data from small repair businesses is finalised. Users should avoid comparing this series directly with retail sales of new electronic goods, as repair activity often moves inversely when consumers choose to fix existing items rather than purchase replacements during economic downturns.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific repair services are counted in this index?
- Computer hardware repair, appliance servicing, shoe repair, and furniture restoration are included.
- Does this category cover automotive vehicle repairs?
- No, motor vehicle and motorcycle repair services are recorded under a separate trade and repair classification.
- Why might repair output move differently from new goods sales?
- Consumers often increase appliance and computer repairs when delaying purchases of new replacement goods.