UK services output annual growth: other personal services
UK services output annual growth: other personal services stood at 1.2% 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 | |||||||||||
| 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 | |
| IoS-xOPQ — Services excluding government | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
Understanding UK services output annual growth: other personal services
This metric quantifies the annual percentage growth in real gross value added produced by other personal service activities throughout the United Kingdom. Included within this scope are hair salons, beauty parlours, physical well-being spas, funeral services, and laundering or dry cleaning operations, while excluding medical treatments and athletic training. This series captures consumer-oriented personal care and lifestyle services, separating them from general retail trade.
Seasonality influences personal care output around major public holidays and wedding periods, making twelve-month comparisons necessary for clear trend analysis. Revisions to initial estimates occur as returns from independent service providers and small businesses are processed. Analysts comparing this series with household consumption data must note that personal service output measures the value added by service providers rather than total consumer spending across all retail sectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What personal services are included in this classification?
- Hairdressing, beauty treatments, dry cleaning, laundering, and funeral services are covered.
- Are medical healthcare procedures part of these personal services?
- No, medical and dental treatments are excluded and recorded under human health service categories.
- Why should users examine annual rather than monthly growth rates?
- Holiday periods and seasonal social events create recurring output peaks that annual comparisons effectively neutralise.