Economy · Growth & GDP · 5 November 2026
House of Commons Library publishes UK and international GDP data
The House of Commons Library has published a summary of the latest economic indicators for the UK and international markets. The document includes third-quarter data for 2026 and new growth forecasts from the IMF and OECD. UK GDP figures for the same period are scheduled for release on 12 November.
The House of Commons Library has published its latest summary of economic indicators, covering UK and international GDP data along with updated forecasts. The release consolidates figures from major international bodies to provide a current overview of global economic performance. It includes specific data points for the United States, Germany, France, and the Eurozone for the third quarter of 2026.
According to the publication, the US economy grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2026. In Europe, German GDP rose by 0.2%, while French GDP fell by 0.1%. The Eurozone recorded growth of 0.4% during the same period. The IMF, which published new forecasts on 13 October 2026, noted that the global economy has proven resilient once again. The organisation predicts UK GDP growth of 1.3% for 2026 and 1.2% for 2027.
The OECD, which released its own forecasts on 23 September 2026, predicts UK GDP growth of 1.1% for 2026 and 1.0% for 2027. The body stated that stronger efforts are needed to ensure the sustainability of public finances. It also warned governments about high debt levels and rising borrowing costs. The next OECD Economic Outlook is expected in November or December 2026, while the IMF’s next World Economic Outlook update is due in January 2027.
Figures in the summary show that UK GDP in the second quarter of 2026 was 6.2% above its pre-pandemic level of the fourth quarter of 2019. The Eurozone GDP was 7.8% higher than its pre-pandemic level, and German GDP was 1.9% up since that baseline. US GDP growth from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2026 stands at 16.3%. The UK’s third-quarter 2026 GDP data is scheduled for release on 12 November.
Written by StreetOwl from House of Commons Library’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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