UK services output growth: IT & information services
UK services output growth: IT & information services stood at 13.2% 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 | |||||||||||
| JC — IT and other information service activities | 13.2 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 9.4 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| K-N — Business services & finance | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.6 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Understanding UK services output growth: IT & information services
Computer programming, software consultancy, data processing, web hosting, information service activities, and computer facility management make up this technology-focused output measure across the United Kingdom. It records the economic contribution of digital solution providers, cloud infrastructure operators, and technical consultants. Compared with telecommunications infrastructure or media publishing, this indicator tracks the creation and maintenance of software systems and digital data handling.
When reviewing this growth series, analysts observe that technology adoption cycles and corporate digital transformation projects heavily influence output trends. Monthly data can experience revisions as firms update survey returns regarding large IT service contracts and consultancy billings. Year-on-year comparisons provide the most reliable view of secular growth in the technology sector while bypassing minor monthly billing cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities are covered in IT and information services?
- Software programming, IT consultancy, data hosting, web management, and computer facilities operation across the United Kingdom.
- How does this differ from the telecommunications index?
- It focuses on software development and data management rather than operating communication networks and transmission lines.
- What drives output changes in this technology sector?
- Corporate investments in digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and software deployment influence these growth rates.