This statistic shows total domestic consumption expenditure in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2023. In 2023, consumer spending in the UK increased compared to the previous year, and amounted to approximately 1.6 trillion British pounds. Household consumption expenditure looks at the overall spending on consumer goods and services of a wide variety. Some examples are government licenses and permits, such as a passport renewal or the price of train tickets to get to work. Housing may also be accounted for in these figures. This figure is measured by how much the consumer actually pays at the point of sale. All fast moving consumer goods such a beer, or cigarettes are also accounted for in this data. One part of the United Kingdom, Scotland, has seen as increase in its overall household expenditure year over year since 2009, with figures reaching over 100 billion British pounds in 2018. There was a small decrease in expenditure in 2009, which was possibly a result of the economic recession which hit all of the United Kingdom hard at this time. This drop can also be seen when looking at the whole of the United Kingdom in this statistic.

Consumer Spending in the United Kingdom increased to 415310 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2025 from 414933 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Consumer Spending - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This statistic shows total domestic consumption expenditure in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2005 to 2021, broken down by spending categories. In the period under consideration, household expenditure has remained fairly stable with only slight changes in the share of spend. Food and drink, for example, has decreased by one percentage point in 2021.

Household consumption expenditure looks at the overall spending on consumer goods and services of a wide variety. Some examples are government licenses and permits, such as a passport renewal or the price of train tickets to get to work. Housing may also be accounted for in these figures. This figure is measured by how much the consumer actually pays at the point of sale. All fast moving consumer goods such as beer or cigarettes are also accounted for in this data.

Details of the first estimates of household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE), by major product, to assist users in understanding the assumptions behind the estimates.

This statistic shows the percentage change in total domestic consumption expenditure (on the previous year) in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1st quarter 2015 to 4th quarter 2023. In the last quarter of 2023, total household spending grew by *** percent compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year.

Graph and download economic data for Private Final Consumption Expenditure in the United Kingdom (GBRPFCEQDSNAQ) from Q1 1995 to Q1 2024 about United Kingdom, consumption expenditures, consumption, and private.

Quarterly and annual data on household expenditure in the UK, current price, seasonally adjusted.

Spending on restaurants and cafes in the United Kingdom increased in 2024 compared to the previous year. During this period, consumer spending rose to ****** billion British pounds, denoting an increase of around **** percent from the previous year.

Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (annual % growth) in United Kingdom was reported at 0.29632 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - Household final consumption expenditure (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Key information about UK Private Consumption Expenditure

• UK Private Consumption Expenditure was reported at 574.181 USD bn in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 579.573 USD bn for Sep 2024.
• UK Private Consumption Expenditure data is updated quarterly, averaging 185.438 USD bn from Mar 1957 to Dec 2024, with 272 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 579.573 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 9.962 USD bn in Mar 1957.
• UK Private Consumption Expenditure data remains in an active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Private Consumption Expenditure: USD: Quarterly: Seasonally Adjusted.

CEIC calculates quarterly Private Consumption Expenditure as the sum of Household and NPISHs Consumption and converts it into USD. Office for National Statistics provides Private Consumption Expenditure in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Experimental estimates of spending and saving in countries and regions of the UK, 2009 to 2018.

Graph and download economic data for National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Current Prices: Private Final Consumption Expenditure for United Kingdom (GBRPFCEQDSMEI) from Q1 1960 to Q3 2023 about United Kingdom, consumption expenditures, consumption, and private.

United Kingdom UK: GDP: Household Consumption Expenditure including NPISHs data was reported at 1,343,546.000 GBP mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,292,590.000 GBP mn for 2016. United Kingdom UK: GDP: Household Consumption Expenditure including NPISHs data is updated yearly, averaging 496,758.000 GBP mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,343,546.000 GBP mn in 2017 and a record low of 35,319.696 GBP mn in 1970. United Kingdom UK: GDP: Household Consumption Expenditure including NPISHs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.IMF.IFS: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for Government Final Consumption Expenditure in the United Kingdom (GBRGFCEQDSNAQ) from Q1 1955 to Q1 2024 about United Kingdom, consumption expenditures, consumption, and government.

Experimental estimates of household spending and saving for NUTS2 sub-regions of the UK.

Consumer spending on recreational and cultural services in the United Kingdom increased by roughly 5.1 percent in 2024 over the previous year. Overall, the total consumer expenditure on recreational and cultural services in the UK amounted to 59.9 billion British pounds in 2024, the highest figure reported over the period considered.

Contains a breakdown of general government final consumption expenditure (GGFCE) on a current price and chained volume measure basis.

Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in United Kingdom was reported at 2064938048482 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - Household final consumption expenditure - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Consumer spending data offers key insights into an audience's private and household expenditure on various goods and services. This data reveals the value of goods and services purchased by British residents and breaks down their spending into food, fashion, lifestyle spending, and more.

Spotzi's consumer spending data provides insights into the total Euro expenditure in each area of United Kingdom. To facilitate regional comparisons, the data is also available in the form of an index, where an index value of 100 corresponds to the national average.

In United Kingdom, this data is available at postcode sector level.

United Kingdom UK: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data was reported at 65.742 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.827 % for 2016. United Kingdom UK: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data is updated yearly, averaging 66.031 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.312 % in 1993 and a record low of 64.319 % in 1995. United Kingdom UK: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. Household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) is the market value of all goods and services, including durable products (such as cars, washing machines, and home computers), purchased by households. It excludes purchases of dwellings but includes imputed rent for owner-occupied dwellings. It also includes payments and fees to governments to obtain permits and licenses. Here, household consumption expenditure includes the expenditures of nonprofit institutions serving households, even when reported separately by the country. This item also includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;