Retail Sales YoY by Country
Year-on-year change in the volume of retail trade. Latest values for 42 economies.
Among 40 countries, Turkey has the highest retail sales yoy at 12.2% and Romania the lowest at -6.0% (latest available readings).
Retail Sales YoY by Region
Latest available reading (periods may differ by country). Choose a region or “All countries”.
Retail Sales YoY — All Countries
Sorted by latest value. Click headers to re-sort.
| # | Country | Last | Previous | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Turkey | 12.2% | 12.6% | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Iceland | 10.8% | 11.9% | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Sweden | 7.4% | 6.7% | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 6.5% | 6.3% | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Slovenia | 5.4% | 4.8% | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Hungary | 5.1% | 3.4% | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Greece | 5.0% | 1.8% | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Estonia | 4.9% | 3.8% | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Czech Republic | 4.9% | 3.6% | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Lithuania | 4.2% | 5.7% | Aug 2026 |
| 11 | Denmark | 4.1% | 5.0% | Aug 2026 |
| 12 | Finland | 3.6% | 2.1% | Aug 2026 |
| 13 | Latvia | 3.3% | 5.9% | Aug 2026 |
| 14 | Croatia | 3.2% | 3.7% | Aug 2026 |
| 15 | Switzerland | 3.2% | 2.6% | Aug 2026 |
| 16 | Ireland | 3.0% | 2.3% | Aug 2026 |
| 17 | Russia | 3.0% | 3.4% | Dec 2018 |
| 18 | South Africa | 2.8% | 1.3% | Jul 2026 |
| 19 | United Kingdom | 2.7% | 1.8% | Aug 2026 |
| 20 | Colombia | 2.7% | 6.8% | Jul 2026 |
| 21 | Portugal | 2.4% | 2.6% | Aug 2026 |
| 22 | Poland | 2.1% | 2.8% | Aug 2026 |
| 23 | Mexico | 2.0% | 2.3% | Jul 2026 |
| 24 | Canada | 1.9% | 2.0% | Jul 2026 |
| 25 | France | 1.6% | 3.4% | Aug 2026 |
| 26 | Netherlands | 1.6% | 0.9% | Aug 2026 |
| 27 | Israel | 1.2% | 18.6% | Jul 2026 |
| 28 | European Union | 1.2% | 1.4% | Jul 2026 |
| 29 | Brazil | 0.9% | 2.2% | Jul 2026 |
| 30 | United States | 0.8% | 1.5% | Sep 2025 |
| 31 | Euro Area | 0.8% | 1.3% | Jul 2026 |
| 32 | Austria | 0.3% | 1.2% | Aug 2026 |
| 33 | Slovakia | 0.2% | 0.7% | Jul 2026 |
| 34 | Italy | 0.1% | -0.4% | Aug 2026 |
| 35 | Germany | 0.0% | 2.1% | Jun 2026 |
| 36 | Belgium | -0.1% | 0.5% | Aug 2026 |
| 37 | Spain | -0.4% | -0.4% | Aug 2026 |
| 38 | South Korea | -0.6% | -1.0% | Aug 2026 |
| 39 | Norway | -1.1% | -2.0% | Aug 2026 |
| 40 | Japan | -1.2% | 3.5% | Jun 2026 |
| 41 | Luxembourg | -1.6% | 2.0% | Aug 2026 |
| 42 | Romania | -6.0% | -7.4% | Jul 2026 |
Retail Sales YoY around the world — in simple words
Overview
Retail Sales YoY is available for 38 economies with recent data. The median value is 2.2% and the simple average is 2.3%.
Highest: Turkey (12.2%), Sweden (7.4%), Bulgaria (6.5%), Slovenia (5.4%), Hungary (5.1%).
Lowest: Romania (-6.0%), Luxembourg (-1.6%), Japan (-1.2%), Norway (-1.1%), South Korea (-0.6%).
Major economies
Among the 13 major economies tracked here, Switzerland (3.2%) has the highest reading and Japan (-1.2%) the lowest. Their median is 0.9%.
Retail Sales YoY — Regional Medians
Median of the latest readings of countries in each World Bank region. The median is the middle value — half the countries are above it and half below.
| Region | Countries | Median |
|---|---|---|
| East Asia & Pacific | 2 | -0.9% |
| Europe & Central Asia | 29 | 3.0% |
| Latin America & Caribbean | 3 | 2.0% |
| Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan | 1 | 1.2% |
| North America | 2 | 1.3% |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 1 | 2.8% |
Understanding Retail Sales YoY — a simple guide
What it measures
The year-on-year change in the volume of retail trade — goods sold to households by shops and online stores, adjusted for price changes.
How it is calculated
Retail trade volume index this month ÷ the same month last year − 1, × 100.
If shoppers bought 3% more goods (after removing price changes) than a year ago, retail sales growth is 3%.
Strong retail sales reflect healthy consumer spending.
Weak or negative sales point to cautious households.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Retail sales are a direct, timely measure of consumer spending, the largest part of most economies.
How to read it
Monthly data can be affected by holidays, weather and festivals. Volume data removes price changes, so it shows how much more (or less) people actually bought.
What to look at alongside it
Consumer confidence, inflation and wages.
Key terms
- Volume
- Quantity sold, after removing price changes.
How to use the chart
Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.
Frequently asked questions
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.