savings ratio

British  

noun

1. economics the ratio of personal savings to disposable income, esp using the difference between national figures for disposable income and consumer spending as a measure of savings

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savings ratio

In the U.K., the savings ratio is almost twice as high as before the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

That would make Brits more reluctant to dip into their pockets to buy stocks, even though there’s plenty of dry powder—the household savings ratio stood at 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Consumers continued to tighten their belts as the savings ratio dropped further to 3.2%, the lowest level since 2008, suggesting the rate hikes are working to slow demand.

From Reuters ● Sep. 6, 2023

"UK growth is still reliant on consumer spending, driven by a resurgent housing market and a declining savings ratio," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2014

It helps to explain the UK's low savings ratio, high levels of household debt and chronic balance of payments deficit.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 27, 2010