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GDP records modest growth for March quarter, increasing 0.8%

Published 01/06/2022, 12:53 pm
Updated 09/07/2023, 08:32 pm

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures released by the ABS reveal a small 0.8% increase from the December 2021 quarter.

With much of the nation buoyed by heavy rains and floods throughout the first quarter of the year, GDP showed resilience growing for the second consecutive quarter with the ABS flagging strength in household consumption attributing to the growth.

The ABS revealed household spending was strongest in the eastern states most affected by Delta wave restrictions in the second half of last year; the Australian Capital Territory increased 3.0%; Victoria 2.7%; and New South Wales 1.9%.

This was reflected in the household savings ratio decreasing to its lowest level in the pandemic era.

Sean Crick, acting head of National Accounts at the ABS, said following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, household spending on transport services, hotels, cafes and restaurants, and recreation and culture increased.

Further, the ABS revealed consumer prices rose 2.1% during the March quarter 2022 and 5.1% over the year.

This was the fastest quarterly growth in consumer prices since September quarter 2000 and the fastest annual increase since June 2001. The major drivers of consumer price increases were housing and fuel.

Revising forecasts following strong business indicator data released by the ABS earlier this week, Westpac forecast a 0.6% increase in GDP this quarter up from 0.2%, while ANZ forecast a 0.8% increase up from 0.6%.

Westpac Senior Economist Andrew Hanlan said output expanded broadly in line with the median market expectations of 0.7%.

"GDP records modest growth for March quarter, increasing 0.8%" was originally published on Savings.com.au and was republished with permission.

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