GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP growth in United Kingdom, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp growth in United Kingdom stood at 1.1%.
That represents a change of up 177.2% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in United Kingdom peaked at 8.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.3%, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 169th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.7% | — |
| 1971 | 3.5% | +29.4% |
| 1972 | 4.3% | +23.3% |
| 1973 | 6.5% | +51.0% |
| 1974 | -2.5% | -138.1% |
| 1975 | -1.5% | -40.7% |
| 1976 | 2.9% | -297.5% |
| 1977 | 2.5% | -15.5% |
| 1978 | 4.2% | +71.1% |
| 1979 | 3.7% | -10.8% |
| 1980 | -2.0% | -154.2% |
| 1981 | -0.8% | -61.2% |
| 1982 | 2.0% | -353.2% |
| 1983 | 4.2% | +111.6% |
| 1984 | 2.3% | -46.3% |
| 1985 | 4.1% | +82.8% |
| 1986 | 3.2% | -24.0% |
| 1987 | 5.4% | +71.2% |
| 1988 | 5.7% | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 2.6% | -55.0% |
| 1990 | 0.7% | -71.5% |
| 1991 | -1.1% | -250.3% |
| 1992 | 0.4% | -136.4% |
| 1993 | 2.5% | +520.8% |
| 1994 | 3.8% | +54.5% |
| 1995 | 2.5% | -34.2% |
| 1996 | 2.6% | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 4.9% | +90.7% |
| 1998 | 3.4% | -30.9% |
| 1999 | 3.1% | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 4.3% | +42.0% |
| 2001 | 2.6% | -40.7% |
| 2002 | 1.8% | -30.2% |
| 2003 | 3.2% | +75.6% |
| 2004 | 2.5% | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 2.4% | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | +10.3% |
| 2008 | -0.2% | -109.5% |
| 2009 | -4.6% | +1757.1% |
| 2010 | 2.2% | -148.3% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +32.6% |
| 2013 | 1.8% | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | +77.5% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | -30.4% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | +38.2% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | -47.1% |
| 2019 | 1.6% | +15.6% |
| 2020 | -10.3% | -733.9% |
| 2021 | 8.6% | -183.3% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | -43.6% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | -91.8% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | +177.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.3%, 48% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.3%, 48% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -1757.1% | -0.2% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | -733.9% | 1.6% | -10.3% |
| 1993 | +520.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.6% | -2.5% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.7% | -2.0% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.3% | -1.1% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.7% | -4.6% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | -10.3% | 8.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 166 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.2% compare
- 167 France 1.2% compare
- 168 Czechia 1.1% compare
- 170 Luxembourg 1.0% compare
- 171 Belgium 1.0% compare
- 172 Netherlands 1.0% compare
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 growth in United Kingdom?
- Gdp growth in United Kingdom was 1.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2021.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.3% in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp growth?
- United Kingdom ranks 169th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. 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 growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release