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# Germany Retail Sales YoY

> Germany retail sales yoy is -2.5% as of Jul 2026, from 0.7%. History from 1995, source Eurostat. Free API & MCP access.

Retail Sales YoY in Germany fell to -2.5% in Jul 2026 from 0.7% in Jun 2026.

Retail Sales YoY in Germany averaged 0.5% from 1995 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 14.0% in Jan 2022 and a record low of -7.6% in Jan 2023. The series is reported monthly with history from 1995.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| -2.5% | 0.7% | 14.0% (Jan 2022) | -7.6% (Jan 2023) | 1995–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is Germany's retail sales yoy right now?**

Retail Sales YoY in Germany is -2.5% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for Germany's retail sales yoy?**

The all-time high is 14.0% (Jan 2022); the record low is -7.6% (Jan 2023), over a series starting in 1995.

**How often is this series updated?**

Retail Sales YoY for Germany is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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