USA: Retail sales Y-on-Y
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The most recent value is 3.46 percent as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 1.54 percent. Historically, the average for the USA from January 1960 to May 2026 is 1.85 percent. The minimum of -15.67 percent was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 40.61 percent was reached in April 2021.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | USA: Retail sales Y-on-Y |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 3.46 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.54 |
| 2026 Mar | 1.21 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.49 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.81 |
| 2025 Dec | -0.53 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.24 |
| 2025 Sep | 0.83 |
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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 | 1.14 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Retail sales Y-on-Y | 3.46 | 5/2026 | percent |
| House price index | 234.88 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Real residential property prices Y-on-Y change | -2.07 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Business confidence survey | 6.60 | 6/2026 | points |
| Consumer confidence | 95.88 | 6/2026 | points |