Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) was 23,982 Euro in 2018. ▲ Rising
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom is 23,982 Euro, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom peaked at 23,982 Euro in 2018 and was at its lowest, 17,700 Euro, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20,777 Euro | — |
| 2006 | 20,940 Euro | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 22,900 Euro | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 21,010 Euro | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 17,700 Euro | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 18,779 Euro | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 19,090 Euro | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 20,220 Euro | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 19,639 Euro | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 22,306 Euro | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 23,111 Euro | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 22,713 Euro | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 23,295 Euro | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 23,982 Euro | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,665 Euro | 17,700 Euro | 22,900 Euro | 5 |
| 2010s | 21,459 Euro | 18,779 Euro | 23,982 Euro | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 14 France 28,269 Euro compare
- 15 Cyprus 25,285 Euro compare
- 16 Malta 24,333 Euro compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23,982 Euro compare
- 19 Italy 23,362 Euro compare
- 20 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 21,622 Euro compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom?
- Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) in United Kingdom was 23,982 Euro in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 23,982 Euro in 2018.
- What is the lowest distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,700 Euro in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded)?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of income before social transfers (pensions excluded from social transfers) by household composition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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