Germany: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is -0.4 percent as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -2.18 percent. Historically, the average for Germany from January 1995 to August 2026 is 0.47 percent. The minimum of -7.24 percent was recorded in January 2023, while the maximum of 14.73 percent was reached in January 2022.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The retail sales Y-on-Y is an aggregated measure of the sales of retail goods over a stated period. Because retail sales are a measure of consumer demand for finished goods, they are a leading macroeconomic indicator of the pulse of an economy and its projected path toward expansion or contraction. Retail sales Y-on-Y is calculated as the percent change in the Retail sales index from the same month the previous year. The Retail sales Y-on-Y measures only volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Germany: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | -0.4 |
| 2026 Jul | -2.18 |
| 2026 Jun | 0.69 |
| 2026 May | 1.9 |
| 2026 Apr | -0.49 |
| 2026 Mar | 0.8 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.1 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.5 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -2.20 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 99.90 | 8/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | -0.40 | 8/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 179.95 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -0.81 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -11.00 | 8/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -14.50 | 9/2026 | points |