Capacity Utilization: Total Index
How much of industrial capacity is in use (Federal Reserve Board G.17).
76.3%2026-08-01
Percent of capacity, seasonally adjusted
Why it matters
High utilisation signals pricing power and capex demand; low utilisation signals slack.
Release schedule: Monthly with industrial production (Federal Reserve)
Recent readings
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 76.3% | -0.05 |
| 2026-07-01 | 76.3% | +0.08 |
| 2026-06-01 | 76.2% | +0.08 |
| 2026-05-01 | 76.2% | -0.02 |
| 2026-04-01 | 76.2% | +0.56 |
| 2026-03-01 | 75.6% | -0.20 |
| 2026-02-01 | 75.8% | +0.57 |
| 2026-01-01 | 75.2% | -0.40 |
| 2025-12-01 | 75.6% | +0.25 |
| 2025-11-01 | 75.4% | -0.23 |
| 2025-10-01 | 75.6% | -0.43 |
| 2025-09-01 | 76.0% | — |
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; original data from the agency named in the description. This product uses the FRED® API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.