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Subtopic: GDP by Category of Expenditure

Latest Summaries

  • Video Summary: ONS explaining the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product 23-May-2013
    The video explains the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product. GDP is the primary indicator of economic activity and, as defined by the United Nations System of National Accounts 1993 (SNA93) and the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA95), can be estimated in three ways, which are theoretically equal. However, as the data collected and processed by ONS are based on a variety of statistical surveys and administrative data, the three estimates can be different. In order to produce a definitive estimate of quarterly or annual GDP, balancing processes are followed.
  • ONS explaining the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product 27-Mar-2013
    The video explains the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product. GDP is the primary indicator of economic activity and, as defined by the United Nations System of National Accounts 1993 (SNA93) and the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA95), can be estimated in three ways, which are theoretically equal. However, as the data collected and processed by ONS are based on a variety of statistical surveys and administrative data, the three estimates can be different. In order to produce a definitive estimate of quarterly or annual GDP, balancing processes are followed.
  • ONS explaining the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product 08-Mar-2013
    The video explains the three estimates of Gross Domestic Product. GDP is the primary indicator of economic activity and, as defined by the United Nations System of National Accounts 1993 (SNA93) and the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA95), can be estimated in three ways, which are theoretically equal. However, as the data collected and processed by ONS are based on a variety of statistical surveys and administrative data, the three estimates can be different. In order to produce a definitive estimate of quarterly or annual GDP, balancing processes are followed.
  • Business Investment summary table, Q2 2012 provisional 24-Aug-2012
    Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK.
  • Business Investment Summary Table, Q1 2012 - Revised 28-Jun-2012
    Business investment estimates are a short term indicator of capital expenditure by manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses within the UK.

Latest Publications

  • Second Estimate of GDP, Q1 2013 23-May-2013
    This release contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector accounts for more than three quarters of total gross domestic product. Figures are adjusted for seasonal variations unless otherwise stated and the reference year is 2009=100.
  • Consumer Trends Data Tables, Q4 2012: PDF Version (Pdf 750Kb) 27-Mar-2013
    Consumer Trends Q4 2012 data tables. The estimates published in this workbook are consistent with Blue Book 2012.
  • Consumer Trends Q4 2012 27-Mar-2013
    The Consumer Trends publication presents comprehensive estimates of Household Final Consumption Expenditure (HHFCE), constructed to conform to the European System of Accounts 1995 (ESA 95) Classification of Individual Consumption by Purpose (COICOP)
  • Quarterly National Accounts, Q4 2012 27-Mar-2013
    This release contains estimates of the key components of GDP from the output, income and expenditure approaches. Gross Domestic Product measures the chained volume index movements of the UK. The services sector accounts for more than three quarters of total gross domestic product. Figures are adjusted for seasonal variations unless otherwise stated and the reference year is 2009 = 100.
  • Climate Week – Changing Spending Patterns of Households 01-Mar-2013
    Article on changing spending patterns of households relating to climate week.
  • Pre-release Access List: Second Estimate of GDP, Q4 2012 (Pdf 51Kb) 27-Feb-2013
    The phrase 'Pre-release Access' refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

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