Annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Annual growth of exports of goods and services was 0.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.7%
Change on year
up 127.9%
World rank
121st
of 186 countries
All-time high
15.2%
in 2022
All-time low
-12.0%
in 2020
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom is 0.7%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 127.9% on the previous year and down 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom peaked at 15.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -12.0%, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 121st of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.8% | — |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -77.8% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | -70.2% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +193.6% |
| 2004 | 4.9% | +158.7% |
| 2005 | 7.4% | +50.5% |
| 2006 | 11.7% | +57.9% |
| 2007 | -1.4% | -111.6% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -289.0% |
| 2009 | -7.9% | -409.3% |
| 2010 | 6.1% | -177.5% |
| 2011 | 6.8% | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -92.1% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | -20.1% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +215.9% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | +170.7% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 6.4% | +71.7% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | -40.5% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | -50.3% |
| 2020 | -12.0% | -731.2% |
| 2021 | 2.9% | -123.8% |
| 2022 | 15.2% | +431.4% |
| 2023 | -2.3% | -115.4% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | -127.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.1%, 31% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.2%, 53% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.2% | -7.9% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 0.4% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | -12.0% | 15.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom?
- Annual growth of exports of goods and services in United Kingdom was 0.7% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual growth of exports of goods and services recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.0% in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for annual growth of exports of goods and services?
- United Kingdom ranks 121st out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual growth of exports of goods and services rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual growth of exports of goods and services (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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