GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 3.64 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.64 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
6th
of 211 countries
All-time high
3.64 trillion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
130.67 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in United Kingdom, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 3.64 trillion current US$ for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 3.64 trillion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 130.67 billion current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 6th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 130.67 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 148.11 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 169.97 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 192.54 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1974 | 206.13 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 241.76 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1976 | 232.62 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 263.07 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 335.88 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1979 | 438.99 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1980 | 564.95 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1981 | 540.77 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 515.05 billion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 489.62 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 461.49 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 489.29 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 601.45 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1987 | 745.16 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1988 | 910.12 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1989 | 926.88 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.09 trillion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 1.18 trillion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.06 trillion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 1.34 trillion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 1.56 trillion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 1.65 trillion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 1.69 trillion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 1.67 trillion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.65 trillion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.79 trillion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 2.05 trillion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 2.42 trillion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 2.54 trillion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 2.71 trillion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 3.09 trillion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 2.93 trillion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 2.41 trillion current US$ | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 2.49 trillion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.66 trillion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 2.71 trillion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 2.78 trillion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 3.06 trillion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 2.93 trillion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 2.69 trillion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 2.68 trillion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 2.87 trillion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.85 trillion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 2.70 trillion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 3.14 trillion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 3.11 trillion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.37 trillion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 3.64 trillion current US$ | +8.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3.64 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 39.2× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3.64 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 93.20 billion current US$, 39.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 235.97 billion current US$ | 130.67 billion current US$ | 438.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 624.48 billion current US$ | 461.49 billion current US$ | 926.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.33 trillion current US$ | 1.06 trillion current US$ | 1.69 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.33 trillion current US$ | 1.65 trillion current US$ | 3.09 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.77 trillion current US$ | 2.49 trillion current US$ | 3.06 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.19 trillion current US$ | 2.70 trillion current US$ | 3.64 trillion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in United Kingdom?
- Gdp in United Kingdom was 3.64 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.64 trillion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 130.67 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release