The UK's current account deficit was £25.5 billion in Quarter 3 (July to September) 2016, up from a revised deficit of £22.1 billion in Quarter 2 (April to June) 2016. The deficit in Quarter 3 2016 equated to 5.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices, up from 4.6% in Quarter 2 2016.

The widening in the current account deficit was mainly due to a widening in the deficits on total trade and secondary income, partially offset by a narrowing in the primary income deficit.