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.

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. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

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 4.4 percent compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year.

Quarterly and annual data on household expenditure in the UK, current price, seasonally adjusted. Estimates are consistent with Blue Book 2024.

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.

This statistic shows the year-on-year change in total domestic consumption expenditure in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2023. In 2023, total household spending increased by 7.2 percent compared to a year earlier.

Spending on restaurants and cafes in the United Kingdom increased in 2023 compared to the previous year. During this period, consumer spending rose to 132.59 billion British pounds, denoting an increase of around seven percent from the previous year.

Consumer spending on recreational and cultural services in the United Kingdom increased by roughly 3.5 percent in 2023 over the previous year. Overall, the total consumer expenditure on recreational and cultural services in the UK amounted to 56.5 billion British pounds in 2023, the highest figure reported over the period considered.

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.

Consumer trends time series dataset up to Quarter 3 (July to September) 2024. This dataset is consistent with Blue Book 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Real Consumption Expenditures in the United Kingdom (RLCMEXUKA) from 1830 to 2016 about academic data, United Kingdom, consumption expenditures, consumption, and real.

In the last three month leading to September 2024, 38 percent of UK consumers said they were intending to make fewer purchases. A further 34 percent of the participants stated that they were going to eat out less and buy cheaper items in the same stores.

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

Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth (annual %) in United Kingdom was reported at --0.52395 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - Household final consumption expenditure per capita growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Quarterly and annual data on household expenditure in the UK, chained volume measure, seasonally adjusted. Estimates are consistent with Blue Book 2024.

In February 2024, consumer card spending on retail categories saw significant decreases in a number of categories. Compared to the same month in 2023, while spending on general retail items saw growth at 4.1 percent; spending in discount stores declined. Overall, retail spending increased by 1.4 percent in February 2024.

Daily, weekly and monthly data showing seasonally adjusted and non-seasonally adjusted UK spending using debit and credit cards. These are official statistics in development. Source: CHAPS, Bank of England.

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

In the United Kingdom (UK), consumer spending on digital content and subscriptions grew by 7.5 percent in December 2024, down from the previous month. Since September 2022, the highest value was recorded in Febraury 2024, with 11.8 percent growth.

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