Capacity Utilization measures the percentage of an economy's total productive potential that is being utilized by industries. It provides a snapshot of industrial demand and the efficiency of the manufacturing sector over a quarterly period. High utilization rates suggest that firms are operating near full capacity, which can lead to increased investment or inflationary pressures.
The rate is calculated as the ratio of the industrial production index to a related index of full capacity. It covers manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | -0.60 | 0.10 | -0.70 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.50 | -0.20 | +0.70 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.20 | +0.50 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | -0.90 | 0.50 | -1.40 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.30 | +0.30 |
| May 21, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | -1.30 | 0.20 | -1.50 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | -0.50 | -0.20 | -0.30 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.10 | +0.50 |
| May 19, 2023 | 0.80 | -0.30 | +1.10 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2022 | -0.90 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 0.80 | — | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2021 | -0.70 | — | — |
