UK services output annual growth: education
UK services output annual growth: education stood at 0.6% 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 | |||||||||||
| P — Education | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | -0.7 | -1.1 | |
| Q — Human health and social work activities | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2 | 2.3 |
Understanding UK services output annual growth: education
State schools, private academies, universities, and driving academies generate the volume changes captured here across the United Kingdom. This series tracks the annual percentage change in real gross value added for educational services, separating primary and secondary instruction from higher education and vocational training. Unlike commercial services driven by consumer spending, education output relies heavily on attendance counts, pupil enrolment records, and government funding allocations rather than direct point-of-sale turnover.
Interpreting these monthly figures requires accounting for academic term calendars and extended holiday periods that naturally depress activity during summer months. Seasonal adjustment models smooth these regular disruptions, but unusual timing shifts in term starts can still create temporary distortions. Analysts should avoid comparing this sector against private consumer industries because public sector output relies on volume indicators like student numbers rather than deflated monetary sales. Revisions frequently occur when final attendance data replaces preliminary term-time estimates.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does education output drop during summer months?
- School and university holidays reduce institutional activity, which seasonal adjustment models attempt to smooth across the year.
- Does this series include private tutoring?
- Yes, registered independent schools and incorporated private tutors form part of the broader educational output index alongside state institutions.
- How does pupil attendance affect the monthly index?
- Enrolment numbers and direct volume metrics serve as primary proxies for output because financial turnover is less applicable to state-funded education.