GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 5.16 % change on previous year for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 29.5% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 23.92 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -5.84 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 147th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.82 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 15.49 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1974 | 12.2 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1975 | 23.92 % change on previous year | +96.0% |
| 1976 | 18.46 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1977 | 16.51 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1978 | 16.14 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 18.34 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 17.27 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1981 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 1982 | 9.56 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1983 | 9.56 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1985 | 9.89 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1986 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1987 | 11.13 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 1988 | 12.22 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 10.72 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1990 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1991 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1992 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1993 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1994 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 14.31 % change on previous year | +170.4% |
| 1996 | 6.83 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1997 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1998 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 5.51 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 2001 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 2002 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 2004 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 5.75 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2009 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -188.7% |
| 2010 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -237.2% |
| 2011 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 2016 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +35.5% |
| 2017 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2019 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2020 | -5.84 % change on previous year | -254.0% |
| 2021 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -248.1% |
| 2022 | 10.55 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2023 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 2024 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 5.16 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.96 % change on previous year, 86% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 5.16 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.26 % change on previous year, 82% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +248.1% | -5.84 % change on previous year | 8.65 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -254.0% | 3.79 % change on previous year | -5.84 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +237.2% | -2.81 % change on previous year | 3.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.07 % change on previous year | 11.77 % change on previous year | 23.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.61 % change on previous year | 7.41 % change on previous year | 17.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.34 % change on previous year | 3.74 % change on previous year | 14.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -2.81 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.73 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 4.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.17 % change on previous year | -5.84 % change on previous year | 10.55 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 148 Czechia 5.15 % change on previous year compare
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More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 23.92 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.84 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 147th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.