National trends indicator
Experimental cash-basis household saving ratio
Experimental cash-basis household saving ratio, seasonally adjusted
Verified primary sourceLong-term trend
The displayed series runs from 2021 Q1 (22.8%) to 2026 Q1 (6.4%). This is descriptive and does not attribute causation.
Accessible data table
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2021 Q1 | 22.8% |
| 2021 Q2 | 11.9% |
| 2021 Q3 | 7.8% |
| 2021 Q4 | 5.5% |
| 2022 Q1 | 4.4% |
| 2022 Q2 | -0.4% |
| 2022 Q3 | -0.5% |
| 2022 Q4 | 1.3% |
| 2023 Q1 | 0.7% |
| 2023 Q2 | 2.3% |
| 2023 Q3 | 3.7% |
| 2023 Q4 | 4.5% |
| 2024 Q1 | 6.4% |
| 2024 Q2 | 7.1% |
| 2024 Q3 | 8.3% |
| 2024 Q4 | 9.6% |
| 2025 Q1 | 8.8% |
| 2025 Q2 | 7.8% |
| 2025 Q3 | 6.9% |
| 2025 Q4 | 8.1% |
| 2026 Q1 | 6.4% |
Insight
FactWhat the data show. Experimental cash-basis household saving ratio was 6.4% in 2026 Q1.
CalculationWhat has changed. The change from 2025 Q4 is -1.7 percentage points.
ComparisonHow it compares. Comparison awaiting period-aligned review. The year-earlier value was 8.8%.
InterpretationWhy it may matter. This measure provides context for living standards, public services or the public finances, but should be read with related measures.
LimitationImportant limitations. Experimental national-accounts series; subject to revisions and not interchangeable with every international saving-rate definition.
MeasurementHow progress could be measured. Continue the same quarterly series, record revisions and compare like-for-like reporting periods.