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 10, 2026 | — | 3.70 | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 4.30 | 2.60 | +1.70 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.60 | -0.60 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.80 | 4.50 | -2.70 |
| May 8, 2026 | 1.80 | 1.10 | +0.70 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1.90 | 3.00 | -1.10 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.80 | 1.00 | +1.80 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 0.50 | 2.90 | -2.40 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 3.50 | 2.50 | +1.00 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 2.30 | 3.00 | -0.70 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3.30 | 1.70 | +1.60 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 0.60 | 2.50 | -1.90 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 2.70 | 2.30 | +0.40 |
| May 9, 2025 | 1.80 | 1.50 | +0.30 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2.30 | 0.60 | +1.70 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0.10 | 1.00 | -0.90 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.30 | +0.40 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 1.60 | 0.70 | +0.90 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -1.10 | 0.20 | -1.30 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.50 | -0.40 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2024 | -1.10 | -4.10 | +3.00 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | -1.40 | -0.60 | -0.80 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | -0.90 | 0.80 | -1.70 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | -0.70 | -0.50 | -0.20 |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.20 | 0.20 | +1.00 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.10 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | -0.70 | 0.50 | -1.20 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.60 | -0.50 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.60 | -0.50 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | -0.20 | -1.40 | +1.20 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | -0.70 | -2.80 | +2.10 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 0.60 | -1.20 | +1.80 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | -1.70 | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | -1.10 | — | — |
| May 10, 2023 | -4.00 | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | -1.40 | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2023 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2022 | 1.50 | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2022 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2022 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 3.90 | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 5.20 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 7.50 | — | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 3.10 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 2.10 | 2 | -0.10 ↓ |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0 ↓ |
| May 8, 2026 | 4.10 | 1.80 | -2.30 ↓ |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1.80 | 1.90 | +0.10 ↑ |
