United Kingdom vs World: Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- United Kingdom
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 81.66 trillion current US$ against 3.27 trillion current US$ in United Kingdom, a difference of 78.39 trillion current US$.
That makes World's figure about 25.0 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 55 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 188 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 204.11 billion current US$ | 4.41 trillion current US$ | 4.21 trillion current US$ | World |
| 1980s | 536.96 billion current US$ | 11.00 trillion current US$ | 10.46 trillion current US$ | World |
| 1990s | 1.12 trillion current US$ | 21.71 trillion current US$ | 20.59 trillion current US$ | World |
| 2000s | 1.95 trillion current US$ | 35.60 trillion current US$ | 33.64 trillion current US$ | World |
| 2010s | 2.33 trillion current US$ | 57.73 trillion current US$ | 55.40 trillion current US$ | World |
| 2020s | 2.65 trillion current US$ | 73.44 trillion current US$ | 70.79 trillion current US$ | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, United Kingdom or World?
- World, at 81.66 trillion current US$ against 3.27 trillion current US$ in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between United Kingdom and World?
- 78.39 trillion current US$, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and World?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom and World rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.