Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.13 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 37.1%
World rank
133rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
26.71 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-7.05 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 5.13 % change on previous year for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of up 37.1% on the previous year and up 123.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 26.71 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -7.05 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 133rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 12.53 % change on previous year
1972 13.43 % change on previous year +7.1%
1973 14.44 % change on previous year +7.6%
1974 17.41 % change on previous year +20.5%
1975 26.71 % change on previous year +53.4%
1976 16.54 % change on previous year -38.1%
1977 12.83 % change on previous year -22.4%
1978 14.71 % change on previous year +14.6%
1979 17.95 % change on previous year +22.1%
1980 18.54 % change on previous year +3.3%
1981 11.76 % change on previous year -36.6%
1982 9.43 % change on previous year -19.8%
1983 9.42 % change on previous year -0.1%
1984 7.15 % change on previous year -24.1%
1985 8.53 % change on previous year +19.3%
1986 10.06 % change on previous year +18.0%
1987 9.36 % change on previous year -7.0%
1988 11.71 % change on previous year +25.2%
1989 9.36 % change on previous year -20.1%
1990 9.54 % change on previous year +1.9%
1991 7.18 % change on previous year -24.7%
1992 5.61 % change on previous year -21.9%
1993 5.49 % change on previous year -2.0%
1994 4.8 % change on previous year -12.6%
1995 4.94 % change on previous year +3.0%
1996 6.71 % change on previous year +35.7%
1997 5.92 % change on previous year -11.7%
1998 5.3 % change on previous year -10.5%
1999 5.41 % change on previous year +2.1%
2000 5.25 % change on previous year -3.0%
2001 4.98 % change on previous year -5.1%
2002 4.75 % change on previous year -4.6%
2003 5.85 % change on previous year +23.1%
2004 5.63 % change on previous year -3.7%
2005 5.11 % change on previous year -9.4%
2006 4.39 % change on previous year -14.0%
2007 4.72 % change on previous year +7.4%
2008 4.04 % change on previous year -14.3%
2009 -0.497 % change on previous year -112.3%
2010 3.24 % change on previous year -751.9%
2011 2.57 % change on previous year -20.6%
2012 3.29 % change on previous year +27.7%
2013 3.52 % change on previous year +7.1%
2014 3.8 % change on previous year +7.9%
2015 2.29 % change on previous year -39.7%
2016 4.27 % change on previous year +86.4%
2017 3.34 % change on previous year -21.7%
2018 3.81 % change on previous year +14.2%
2019 3.55 % change on previous year -6.9%
2020 -7.05 % change on previous year -298.6%
2021 9.42 % change on previous year -233.6%
2022 13.41 % change on previous year +42.3%
2023 6.61 % change on previous year -50.7%
2024 3.74 % change on previous year -43.4%
2025 5.13 % change on previous year +37.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.28 % change on previous year 12.53 % change on previous year 26.71 % change on previous year 9
1980s 10.53 % change on previous year 7.15 % change on previous year 18.54 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.09 % change on previous year 4.8 % change on previous year 9.54 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.42 % change on previous year -0.497 % change on previous year 5.85 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.37 % change on previous year 2.29 % change on previous year 4.27 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.21 % change on previous year -7.05 % change on previous year 13.41 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 130 Timor-Leste 5.19 % change on previous year compare
  2. 131 Peru 5.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 132 Denmark 5.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 134 South Africa 5.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Slovenia 5.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 136 Slovakia 4.96 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 5.13 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 26.71 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -7.05 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 133rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 123.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
187 places, 8,523 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.