GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (GNI UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (GNI UNESCO Institute) was 48,610 current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
48,610 current US$
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
29th
of 206 countries
All-time high
49,080 current US$
in 2022
All-time low
2,480 current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GNI per capita, Atlas method in United Kingdom, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gni per capita, atlas method in United Kingdom stood at 48,610 current US$.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita, atlas method in United Kingdom peaked at 49,080 current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,480 current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 29th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (GNI UNESCO Institute) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,480 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2,760 current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 3,210 current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 3,910 current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1974 | 4,370 current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 4,890 current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 5,030 current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 5,240 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 5,950 current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1979 | 7,590 current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1980 | 9,560 current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1981 | 10,670 current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1982 | 10,670 current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 9,870 current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1984 | 9,280 current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 9,170 current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 10,260 current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1987 | 12,720 current US$ | +24.0% |
| 1988 | 16,180 current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 17,400 current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 18,590 current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 19,410 current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 21,510 current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 21,390 current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 21,920 current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 21,120 current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 22,850 current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 25,570 current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 26,970 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 28,120 current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 29,420 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 29,110 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 29,190 current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 32,260 current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 37,820 current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 42,710 current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 44,850 current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 47,390 current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 48,380 current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 44,080 current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 41,760 current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 41,100 current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 41,790 current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 42,780 current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 44,570 current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 44,400 current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 42,960 current US$ | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 41,720 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 42,130 current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 43,370 current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 38,950 current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 45,580 current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2022 | 49,080 current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 48,560 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 48,610 current US$ | +0.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 48,610 current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,570 current US$, 1.4× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 48,610 current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26,785 current US$, 1.8× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,543 current US$ | 2,480 current US$ | 7,590 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,578 current US$ | 9,170 current US$ | 17,400 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,745 current US$ | 18,590 current US$ | 28,120 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,521 current US$ | 29,110 current US$ | 48,380 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,658 current US$ | 41,100 current US$ | 44,570 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,156 current US$ | 38,950 current US$ | 49,080 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 gni per capita, atlas method in United Kingdom?
- Gni per capita, atlas method in United Kingdom was 48,610 current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gni per capita, atlas method recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 49,080 current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gni per capita, atlas method recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,480 current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gni per capita, atlas method?
- United Kingdom ranks 29th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni per capita, atlas method rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. 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 GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release