Germany: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 1.81 percent as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of -0.59 percent. Historically, the average for Germany from January 1995 to May 2026 is 0.48 percent. The minimum of -7.24 percent was recorded in January 2023, while the maximum of 14.86 percent was reached in January 2022.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Germany: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 1.81 |
| 2026 Apr | -0.59 |
| 2026 Mar | 0.6 |
| 2026 Feb | 1 |
| 2026 Jan | 1.2 |
| 2025 Dec | 2.86 |
| 2025 Nov | 1.11 |
| 2025 Oct | 1.92 |
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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.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial production | -0.80 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales | 101.50 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 1.81 | 5/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 180.10 | Q4/2025 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | 0.85 | Q4/2025 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | -14.50 | 4/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | -14.60 | 6/2026 | points |