Household Consumption Year-over-Year measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services purchased by households compared to the same month in the previous year. It is a primary indicator of consumer confidence and economic vitality, as private consumption typically accounts for a significant portion of a country's GDP. Rising consumption suggests a robust economy and can signal future inflationary pressures. Conversely, declining consumption may indicate economic stagnation or a shift toward increased household saving.
The data is compiled from national surveys and retail reports, adjusted for seasonal variations and inflation to provide a 'real' growth figure. It includes spending on durable goods, non-durable goods, and services.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | — | 1.40 | — |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.70 | 1.80 | -0.10 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.80 | 0.10 | +1.70 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 | 0.60 | +0.40 |
| May 6, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.10 | +0.80 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | -0.50 | 1.10 | -1.60 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.90 | -0.90 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 0.80 | 0.60 | +0.20 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.80 | -0.30 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.60 | +0.20 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.70 | +0.10 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.00 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 1.30 | 0.30 | +1.00 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 0.70 | 1.60 | -0.90 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1.10 | 0.40 | +0.70 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.50 | -0.30 |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.90 | 0.50 | +0.40 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 2.10 | 1.50 | +0.60 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.20 | 1.00 | +0.20 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 1.80 | 0.30 | +1.50 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0.80 | 1.30 | -0.50 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 0.40 | 2.00 | -1.60 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 2.60 | 0.10 | +2.50 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.00 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 1.10 | 1.00 | +0.10 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | -0.70 | 0.40 | -1.10 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.70 | -0.10 |
| May 15, 2024 | 0.40 | -0.80 | +1.20 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | -0.30 | -0.10 | -0.20 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 0.30 | -0.10 | +0.40 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 0.30 | -1.20 | +1.50 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 0.30 | -1.20 | +1.50 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | -0.20 | -2.30 | +2.10 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | -1.90 | -0.80 | -1.10 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 0.50 | -0.30 | +0.80 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 0.30 | — | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 2.60 | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 9.90 | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 2.70 | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2022 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2022 | 4.10 | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 5.20 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 7.30 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0 ↓ |
