UK index of production: total production
UK index of production: total production stood at 98.5 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 1948 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index of Production and Index of Services (ONS) | |||||||||||
| Total production | 98.5 | 98.3 | 98.5 | 99.1 | 98.7 | 98.8 | 98.4 | 98.6 | 99.1 | 97.7 | |
| Manufacturing | 101.5 | 100.6 | 101.1 | 101.3 | 100.9 | 99.5 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 100.2 | 98.2 |
Understanding UK index of production: total production
Mining, manufacturing, energy supply, and water management comprise the industrial scope tracked by this aggregate across the United Kingdom. Output volumes from diverse sectors are combined using gross value added weights to reflect overall industrial health, excluding services, agriculture, and construction activities entirely. Unlike narrower sub-indices, this metric encapsulates total industrial performance, merging volatile resource extraction with steady utilities and factory output into a single headline indicator for the entire economy.
Interpreting this metric requires accounting for weather-driven energy demand swings and scheduled maintenance shutdowns in heavy industries. Early releases undergo routine revisions as late survey responses arrive from businesses across the United Kingdom. Comparing period-on-period changes reveals immediate momentum, yet year-on-year comparisons remain necessary to smooth out pronounced seasonal fluctuations. Analysts should examine sub-component indices alongside this aggregate to determine whether broad industrial expansion or a single dominant sector drives the headline movement.
Frequently asked questions
- What industries are combined inside total production?
- Mining, quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam, water supply, and waste remediation activities are included.
- Does total production cover construction output?
- No, construction is measured separately and sits outside the industrial production boundary.
- How frequently are the sector weights updated?
- Weights are updated annually to reflect changing gross value added shares across industries in the United Kingdom.