Regional Short Term Indicators Pilot: Quarterly Output Indices for English Regions

Nine English regions are covered by this pilot dataset of quarterly output indices. The Office for National Statistics compiled this data as a proof of concept to show the effects of an economic recession. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07 08 and is designated as Experimental Official Statistics.

Use Cases

• Track regional economic performance based on quarterly output indices.
• Assess the impact of an economic recession based on the pilot's stated purpose.
• Compare economic activity across the nine English regions.
• Validate or prototype regional economic models based on experimental official statistics.

Strengths

• Data is produced by the authoritative Office for National Statistics.
• Covers nine distinct English regions for comparative analysis.
• Designated as Experimental Official Statistics, indicating a formal statistical process.
• Last update timestamp is precisely recorded as 2026-07-08 13:31:58.639445.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Compiled as part of a pilot exercise.

Time Range

Quarterly frequency, but specific date range is unknown.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:58.639445; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Nine English regions.