UK monthly GDP: gross value added for all industries
UK monthly GDP: gross value added for all industries stood at 103.8 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 1997 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly GDP by industry (ONS) | |||||||||||
| Gross value added (all industries) | 103.8 | 103.4 | 103.1 | 103.1 | 103.2 | 102.8 | 102.3 | 102.3 | 102.1 | 102 | |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 98.2 | 98.4 | 98.1 | 97.5 | 97 | 98.1 | 99.5 | 101.2 | 102.5 | 103 |
Understanding UK monthly GDP: gross value added for all industries
This measure aggregates total gross value added across every productive sector within the United Kingdom economy, combining production, construction, agriculture, and services into a single volume index. Unlike output measures restricted to specific industries, this overarching aggregate captures economy-wide monetary output before taxes and subsidies, acting as the primary gauge of total economic activity for the United Kingdom. Excluded elements comprise financial transactions and capital gains that do not represent current production.
Analysts must interpret monthly movements with caution, as early estimates are routinely subject to revision as more complete survey returns arrive from businesses across the United Kingdom. Comparing adjacent periods requires careful attention to weather disruptions and holiday shifts, while annual comparisons help smooth transient volatility. Avoid treating this headline index as a simple average of its component sectors, since weighting methods heavily favour services due to its larger share of national output.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the headline monthly GDP index capture?
- It measures total monthly gross value added across all productive sectors operating within the United Kingdom.
- Why are early monthly figures frequently revised?
- Initial estimates rely on partial survey responses, which are updated in subsequent publications as more complete business data arrives.
- How does this total differ from industrial production measures?
- It covers the entire economy including services and construction, whereas production indices focus solely on factories, mining, and utilities.