UK monthly GDP: service industries output index
UK monthly GDP: service industries output index stood at 105.1 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) | |||||||||||
| Service industries | 105.1 | 104.7 | 104.2 | 104.1 | 104.2 | 103.9 | 103.4 | 103.3 | 102.9 | 102.9 | |
| Gross value added (all industries) | 103.8 | 103.4 | 103.1 | 103.1 | 103.2 | 102.8 | 102.3 | 102.3 | 102.1 | 102 |
Understanding UK monthly GDP: service industries output index
This volume index measures the gross value added generated by the broad service sector across the United Kingdom, encompassing retail, hospitality, finance, professional business services, and public administration. It excludes goods-producing industries such as manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. Because services constitute the largest share of national output in the United Kingdom, movements in this index heavily dictate the trajectory of headline gross domestic product.
When reviewing this series, analysts must distinguish between consumer-facing services, which fluctuate with household disposable income, and business-to-business services, which follow corporate investment cycles. Monthly figures can be distorted by calendar anomalies and shifting holiday dates, making period-on-period comparisons sensitive to timing. Revisions frequently occur as financial and professional firms provide finalised turnover data.
Frequently asked questions
- Which industries make up the service sector index?
- It includes retail, hospitality, transport, finance, professional services, health, education, and public administration.
- How does this series compare to manufacturing output?
- Services cover intangible and transactional economic activities, whereas manufacturing focuses on physical goods production.
- Why is this index critical for understanding overall economic growth?
- Services represent the vast majority of total output in the United Kingdom, making it the primary driver of GDP.