The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, matching the pace recorded in the previous three-month period and coming in slightly below market expectations of 0.2%, according to preliminary estimates. Production output rose 1.2%, reversing a 0.7% decline in Q3. Manufacturing increased by 0.9%, largely supported by gains in other manufacturing and machinery and equipment, as car production normalized following August’s cyber incident. In contrast, the dominant services sector showed no growth, after expanding by 0.2% in the third quarter. Business-facing services stagnated, while consumer-facing services posted modest growth of 0.2%. Construction weighed on overall performance, with output contracting 2.1% after a 0.4% rise in Q3. On an annual basis, GDP increased by 1.0% in Q4, falling short of expectations for 1.2% growth. For 2025 as a whole, the UK economy expanded by 1.3%, slightly above the 1.1% growth recorded in 2024. source: Office for National Statistics

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom expanded 0.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the United Kingdom averaged 0.58 percent from 1955 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 17.00 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -19.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom expanded 0.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in the United Kingdom is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.40 percent in 2027 and 0.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-22 07:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q3 0.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
2026-02-12 07:00 AM
QoQ Prel
Q4 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-03-31 06:00 AM
QoQ Final
Q4 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP from Utilities 12045.00 11686.00 GBP Million Dec 2025

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 1.00 1.20 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 705571.00 705187.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 4595.00 4580.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 37408.00 38212.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 57183.00 56670.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 6868.00 6776.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 33325.00 33149.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Services 513764.00 513655.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 23015.00 22914.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.10 0.10 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 137176.00 137347.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Gross National Product 762494.00 748578.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
GDP MoM 0.10 0.20 percent Dec 2025


United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate
The services sector is the most important and account for 79 percent of United Kingdom's GDP. The biggest segments within services are: government, education and health (19 percent of total GDP); real estate (12 percent); professional, scientific and technical activities and administrative and support services (12 percent); wholesale and retail trade (11 percent); and financial and insurance (8 percent). Industry accounts for 21 percent of the GDP and the largest segments within this sector are: manufacturing (10 percent of total GDP) and construction (6 percent). The Agriculture sector accounts for only 1 percent of GDP. Composition of the GDP on the expenditure side: household consumption (65 percent), government expenditure (20 percent) and gross fixed capital formation (17 percent). Exports of goods and services account for 28 percent of GDP while imports account for 30 percent, subtracting 2 percent from GDP.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.10 0.10 17.00 -19.90 1955 - 2025 percent Quarterly
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News Stream
UK Economy Grows 0.1% in Q4
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, matching the pace recorded in the previous three-month period and coming in slightly below market expectations of 0.2%, according to preliminary estimates. Production output rose 1.2%, reversing a 0.7% decline in Q3. Manufacturing increased by 0.9%, largely supported by gains in other manufacturing and machinery and equipment, as car production normalized following August’s cyber incident. In contrast, the dominant services sector showed no growth, after expanding by 0.2% in the third quarter. Business-facing services stagnated, while consumer-facing services posted modest growth of 0.2%. Construction weighed on overall performance, with output contracting 2.1% after a 0.4% rise in Q3. On an annual basis, GDP increased by 1.0% in Q4, falling short of expectations for 1.2% growth. For 2025 as a whole, the UK economy expanded by 1.3%, slightly above the 1.1% growth recorded in 2024.
2026-02-12
UK Q3 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1%
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2025, confirming preliminary estimates and slowing from 0.3% growth in the previous quarter. The production sector fell 0.3%, led by manufacturing (-0.8%) and mining and quarrying (-0.4%). Within manufacturing, transport equipment declined 4.7%, with motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers tumbling 10.3% after a cyberattack severely disrupted operations at Jaguar Land Rover in September. Meanwhile, services rose 0.2%, supported by financial, insurance, and real estate activities, while professional and technical services declined. Construction output grew 0.2%, driven by repair and maintenance, though new work fell. On the expenditure side, household consumption increased 0.3%, government spending rose 0.4%, and business investment rebounded 1.5%. On an annual basis, GDP expanded 1.3%, slightly down from 1.4% in Q2, in line with initial estimates.
2025-12-22
UK GDP Growth Disappoints in Q3
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2025, easing from 0.3% growth in Q2 and falling short of market expectations of 0.2%, according to preliminary estimates. The production sector contracted 0.5%, following a 0.8% decline in the previous period, led by manufacturing (-0.8%) and mining and quarrying (-1.5%). Within manufacturing, motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers tumbled 10.3% after a cyberattack severely disrupted operations at Jaguar Land Rover in September. Services output rose 0.2% (vs. 0.4% in Q2), supported by arts, entertainment, recreation, and real estate, while professional, scientific, and technical activities declined. Construction output increased 0.1% (vs. 1.0%), driven by repair and maintenance, though new work fell. In expenditure terms, gains in investment, spending, and net trade were partly offset by falling valuables and inventories. On an annual basis, GDP increased 1.3% in Q3, slightly below forecasts of 1.4%.
2025-11-13