External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth was -82.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in United Kingdom, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in United Kingdom stood at -82.76 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 339.1% on the previous year and down 513.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in United Kingdom peaked at 518.68 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -414.7 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places United Kingdom 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 66.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -91.76 % change on previous year | -238.2% |
| 1974 | -144.55 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1975 | 61.14 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1976 | 32.53 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1977 | 248.36 % change on previous year | +663.5% |
| 1978 | 83.19 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 1979 | -51.15 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 1980 | 333.12 % change on previous year | -751.2% |
| 1981 | 38.97 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 1982 | -22.94 % change on previous year | -158.9% |
| 1983 | -37.34 % change on previous year | +62.8% |
| 1984 | -78.35 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 1985 | 518.68 % change on previous year | -762.0% |
| 1986 | -124.08 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 1987 | -129.8 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1988 | -414.7 % change on previous year | +219.5% |
| 1989 | -24.49 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1990 | 49.08 % change on previous year | -300.4% |
| 1991 | 91.76 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1992 | -282.19 % change on previous year | -407.5% |
| 1993 | 80.65 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 1994 | 436.65 % change on previous year | +441.4% |
| 1995 | 139.73 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1996 | -9.59 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1997 | 17.41 % change on previous year | -281.5% |
| 1998 | -197.69 % change on previous year | -1235.8% |
| 1999 | -119.48 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2000 | -23.48 % change on previous year | -80.3% |
| 2001 | -47.51 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 2002 | -41.98 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2004 | -14.43 % change on previous year | -382.2% |
| 2005 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2006 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +145.2% |
| 2007 | -8.02 % change on previous year | -213.1% |
| 2008 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 2009 | 28.12 % change on previous year | +170.3% |
| 2010 | -30.33 % change on previous year | -207.9% |
| 2011 | 47.33 % change on previous year | -256.0% |
| 2012 | -25.89 % change on previous year | -154.7% |
| 2013 | -39.76 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2014 | -41.18 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 20.01 % change on previous year | -148.6% |
| 2016 | -30.57 % change on previous year | -252.8% |
| 2017 | 24.29 % change on previous year | -179.4% |
| 2018 | -0.0806 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 2019 | -3.5 % change on previous year | +4244.1% |
| 2020 | 158.06 % change on previous year | -4613.9% |
| 2021 | -94.01 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 2023 | -15.84 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2024 | 34.62 % change on previous year | -318.6% |
| 2025 | -82.76 % change on previous year | -339.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -82.76 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.3851 % change on previous year. (72 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -82.76 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -10.38 % change on previous year, 8.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4613.9% | -3.5 % change on previous year | 158.06 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | -4244.1% | -0.0806 % change on previous year | -3.5 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.52 % change on previous year | -144.55 % change on previous year | 248.36 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.91 % change on previous year | -414.7 % change on previous year | 518.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.63 % change on previous year | -282.19 % change on previous year | 436.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -8.18 % change on previous year | -47.51 % change on previous year | 28.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.97 % change on previous year | -41.18 % change on previous year | 47.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0141 % change on previous year | -94.01 % change on previous year | 158.06 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in United Kingdom?
- External balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in United Kingdom was -82.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 518.68 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -414.7 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does United Kingdom rank for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth?
- United Kingdom ranks 176th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 513.7%. 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 External balance on goods and services (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 External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- External balance on goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.