Key facts
- UK real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in Quarter 1 (January to March) 2026.
- This follows revised growth of 0.2% in Quarter 4 2025.
UK economy grew 0.6% in Q1 2026, ONS confirms
IN SHORT
The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, matching initial estimates, according to the Office for National Statistics. Services sector was the largest contributor to this growth.
Key Numbers
0.6%UK GDP growth Q1 2026
0.2%UK GDP growth Q4 2025
0.8%Services sector growth Q1 2026
1.4%UK annual GDP growth 2025
0.6%Real GDP per head growth Q1 2026
0.9%Real GDP per head growth year-on-year
Who's Involved
Office for National Statistics
Confirmed UK economic growth figures
Reuters
Polled economists on GDP forecast
↳ Why This Matters
The confirmation of steady economic growth provides insight into the UK's economic health at the start of 2026, influencing monetary policy decisions and investor sentiment.