Labour productivity in the United Kingdom posted a marked recovery in the third quarter of 2025, rising to 1.1% after a decline earlier in the year. The latest data, updated on 17 February 2026, show a clear turnaround from the second quarter of 2025, when productivity had fallen by 0.5%.
The shift from negative to positive growth suggests a significant improvement in output per worker or per hour worked over the period. While the underlying drivers are not detailed in the release, the swing from -0.5% to 1.1% within a single quarter will likely draw attention from policymakers, businesses and investors watching the trajectory of UK economic efficiency and potential growth.
