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

The savings ratio fell to 8.6% of disposable income, down from almost 11% in the second quarter.

From Reuters ● Dec. 22, 2021

Rachel Reeves then points out that the OBR has cut its estimate of the household savings ratio from 4.2% to 3.9% -- does that mean that the new ISA changes aren’t expected to boost saving?

From The Guardian ● Mar. 22, 2016

"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