General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.06 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1981–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom is 4.06 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 22.8% on the previous year and up 306.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 21.42 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.5526 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 141st out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 18.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1983 | 7.93 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1984 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1986 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 1987 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +27.4% |
| 1988 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1989 | 8.85 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 1990 | 13.27 % change on previous year | +49.8% |
| 1991 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 1992 | 9.12 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 1993 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1994 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -74.3% |
| 1997 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +68.8% |
| 1998 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 1999 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2000 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +101.9% |
| 2001 | 6.35 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 7.8 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2003 | 9.35 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2005 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 5.17 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 9.32 % change on previous year | +66.9% |
| 2009 | 5.9 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2010 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2011 | 0.5811 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2012 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +449.5% |
| 2013 | -0.1409 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2014 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -2169.6% |
| 2015 | 0.9991 % change on previous year | -65.7% |
| 2016 | 1.89 % change on previous year | +88.7% |
| 2017 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 2018 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2019 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 2020 | 21.42 % change on previous year | +511.5% |
| 2021 | -0.5526 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 2022 | 6.55 % change on previous year | -1285.0% |
| 2023 | 9.09 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2024 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -63.7% |
| 2025 | 4.06 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.06 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.41 % change on previous year, 75% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.06 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.79 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government total expenditure (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +2169.6% | -0.1409 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year |
| 2022 | +1285.0% | -0.5526 % change on previous year | 6.55 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +511.5% | 3.5 % change on previous year | 21.42 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +449.5% | 0.5811 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.34 % change on previous year | 4.67 % change on previous year | 18.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.53 % change on previous year | 1.39 % change on previous year | 13.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.94 % change on previous year | 5.17 % change on previous year | 9.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 % change on previous year | -0.1409 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.31 % change on previous year | -0.5526 % change on previous year | 21.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 138 United States 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Mauritius 4.13 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Spain 4.11 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Austria 3.74 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Canada 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Malaysia 3.42 % change on previous year 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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 4.06 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 21.42 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.5526 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 141st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.0%. 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 General government total expenditure (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 General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.