Germany: Retail sales
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The most recent value is 97.6 index points as of October 2024, a decline compared to the previous value of 99 index points. Historically, the average for Germany from January 1994 to October 2024 is 86.03 index points. The minimum of 77.8 index points was recorded in June 2009, while the maximum of 105.7 index points was reached in June 2021.
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- Measure: index points
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Germany: Retail sales index |
|---|---|
| 2024 Oct | 97.6 |
| 2024 Sep | 99 |
| 2024 Aug | 97.5 |
| 2024 Jul | 96.5 |
| 2024 Jun | 95.8 |
| 2024 May | 96.2 |
| 2024 Apr | 96.9 |
| 2024 Mar | 96.6 |
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Definition: The retail sales index 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. The retail sales index measures only the volume changes, i.e. price level changes are excluded.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -4.50 | 9/2024 | percent |
| Retail sales | 97.60 | 10/2024 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.04 | 10/2024 | percent |
| House price index | 171.20 | Q2/2024 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -4.74 | Q2/2024 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -12.60 | 11/2024 | points |
| Consumer confidence survey | -10.80 | 11/2024 | points |